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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,258.65, 19,676.99 and 7,971.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,258.65, 19,676.99 and 7,971.03 is: 11,000.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,258.65 : 19,676.99 = 7,971.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,258.65/19,676.99 = 7,971.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,258.65x = 19,676.99 × 7,971.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,258.65x = 156,845,877.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,845,877.60/14,258.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,000.05

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