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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,371.34, 19,830.90 and 7,996.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,371.34, 19,830.90 and 7,996.91 is: 11,034.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,371.34 : 19,830.90 = 7,996.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,371.34/19,830.90 = 7,996.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,371.34x = 19,830.90 × 7,996.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,371.34x = 158,585,823.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,585,823.36/14,371.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,034.87

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