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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,372.59, 19,834.30 and 7,999.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,372.59, 19,834.30 and 7,999.45 is: 11,039.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,372.59 : 19,834.30 = 7,999.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,372.59/19,834.30 = 7,999.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,372.59x = 19,834.30 × 7,999.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,372.59x = 158,663,391.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,663,391.96/14,372.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,039.31

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