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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,262.48, 19,682.32 and 7,974.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,262.48, 19,682.32 and 7,974.96 is: 11,005.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,262.48 : 19,682.32 = 7,974.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,262.48/19,682.32 = 7,974.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,262.48x = 19,682.32 × 7,974.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,262.48x = 156,965,714.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,965,714.71/14,262.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,005.50

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