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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,024.34, 19,353.96 and 7,975.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,024.34, 19,353.96 and 7,975.58 is: 11,006.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,024.34 : 19,353.96 = 7,975.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,024.34/19,353.96 = 7,975.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,024.34x = 19,353.96 × 7,975.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,024.34x = 154,358,959.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,358,959.53/14,024.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,006.50

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