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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,263.38, 19,682.97 and 7,975.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,263.38, 19,682.97 and 7,975.74 is: 11,006.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,263.38 : 19,682.97 = 7,975.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,263.38/19,682.97 = 7,975.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,263.38x = 19,682.97 × 7,975.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,263.38x = 156,986,251.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,986,251.15/14,263.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,006.24

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