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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,262.48, 19,684.72 and 7,973.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,262.48, 19,684.72 and 7,973.68 is: 11,005.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,262.48 : 19,684.72 = 7,973.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,262.48/19,684.72 = 7,973.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,262.48x = 19,684.72 × 7,973.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,262.48x = 156,959,658.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,959,658.17/14,262.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,005.07

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