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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,257.50, 19,674.99 and 7,969.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,257.50, 19,674.99 and 7,969.92 is: 10,998.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,257.50 : 19,674.99 = 7,969.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,257.50/19,674.99 = 7,969.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,257.50x = 19,674.99 × 7,969.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,257.50x = 156,808,096.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,808,096.30/14,257.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,998.29

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