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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,372.97, 19,834.53 and 7,999.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,372.97, 19,834.53 and 7,999.45 is: 11,039.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,372.97 : 19,834.53 = 7,999.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,372.97/19,834.53 = 7,999.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,372.97x = 19,834.53 × 7,999.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,372.97x = 158,665,363.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,665,363.45/14,372.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,039.15

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