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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,370.84, 19,830.21 and 7,996.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,370.84, 19,830.21 and 7,996.41 is: 11,034.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,370.84 : 19,830.21 = 7,996.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,370.84/19,830.21 = 7,996.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,370.84x = 19,830.21 × 7,996.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,370.84x = 158,570,489.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,570,489.55/14,370.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,034.18

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