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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,262.60, 19,679.58 and 7,973.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,262.60, 19,679.58 and 7,973.76 is: 11,002.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,262.60 : 19,679.58 = 7,973.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,262.60/19,679.58 = 7,973.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,262.60x = 19,679.58 × 7,973.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,262.60x = 156,920,247.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,920,247.82/14,262.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,002.22

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