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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,395.97, 19,866.80 and 7,935.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,395.97, 19,866.80 and 7,935.86 is: 10,951.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,395.97 : 19,866.80 = 7,935.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,395.97/19,866.80 = 7,935.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,395.97x = 19,866.80 × 7,935.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,395.97x = 157,660,004.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,660,004.43/14,395.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,951.68

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