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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,262.04, 19,681.67 and 7,974.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,262.04, 19,681.67 and 7,974.41 is: 11,004.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,262.04 : 19,681.67 = 7,974.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,262.04/19,681.67 = 7,974.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,262.04x = 19,681.67 × 7,974.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,262.04x = 156,949,666.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,949,666.19/14,262.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,004.72

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