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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,264.05, 19,684.27 and 7,976.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,264.05, 19,684.27 and 7,976.42 is: 11,007.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,264.05 : 19,684.27 = 7,976.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,264.05/19,684.27 = 7,976.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,264.05x = 19,684.27 × 7,976.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,264.05x = 157,010,054.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,010,054.12/14,264.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,007.40

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