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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,263.86, 19,685.03 and 7,976.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,263.86, 19,685.03 and 7,976.26 is: 11,007.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,263.86 : 19,685.03 = 7,976.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,263.86/19,685.03 = 7,976.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,263.86x = 19,685.03 × 7,976.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,263.86x = 157,012,917.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,012,917.39/14,263.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,007.74

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