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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,262.88, 19,682.40 and 7,975.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,262.88, 19,682.40 and 7,975.84 is: 11,006.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,262.88 : 19,682.40 = 7,975.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,262.88/19,682.40 = 7,975.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,262.88x = 19,682.40 × 7,975.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,262.88x = 156,983,673.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,983,673.22/14,262.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,006.45

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