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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,370.24, 19,830.62 and 7,996.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,370.24, 19,830.62 and 7,996.59 is: 11,035.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,370.24 : 19,830.62 = 7,996.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,370.24/19,830.62 = 7,996.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,370.24x = 19,830.62 × 7,996.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,370.24x = 158,577,357.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,577,357.58/14,370.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,035.12

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