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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,262.28, 19,682.58 and 7,974.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,262.28, 19,682.58 and 7,974.66 is: 11,005.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,262.28 : 19,682.58 = 7,974.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,262.28/19,682.58 = 7,974.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,262.28x = 19,682.58 × 7,974.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,262.28x = 156,961,883.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,961,883.42/14,262.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,005.39

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