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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,371.10, 19,832.86 and 7,997.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,371.10, 19,832.86 and 7,997.70 is: 11,037.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,371.10 : 19,832.86 = 7,997.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,371.10/19,832.86 = 7,997.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,371.10x = 19,832.86 × 7,997.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,371.10x = 158,617,264.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,617,264.42/14,371.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,037.24

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