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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,260.52, 19,679.82 and 7,972.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,260.52, 19,679.82 and 7,972.76 is: 11,002.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,260.52 : 19,679.82 = 7,972.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,260.52/19,679.82 = 7,972.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,260.52x = 19,679.82 × 7,972.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,260.52x = 156,902,481.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,902,481.70/14,260.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,002.58

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