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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,373.44, 19,834.08 and 7,999.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,373.44, 19,834.08 and 7,999.76 is: 11,038.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,373.44 : 19,834.08 = 7,999.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,373.44/19,834.08 = 7,999.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,373.44x = 19,834.08 × 7,999.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,373.44x = 158,667,879.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,667,879.82/14,373.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,038.96

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