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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,366.96, 19,826.12 and 7,993.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,366.96, 19,826.12 and 7,993.52 is: 11,030.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,366.96 : 19,826.12 = 7,993.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,366.96/19,826.12 = 7,993.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,366.96x = 19,826.12 × 7,993.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,366.96x = 158,480,486.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,480,486.74/14,366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,030.90

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