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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,264.48, 19,683.12 and 7,978

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,264.48, 19,683.12 and 7,978 is: 11,008.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,264.48 : 19,683.12 = 7,978 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,264.48/19,683.12 = 7,978/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,264.48x = 19,683.12 × 7,978
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,264.48x = 157,031,931.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,031,931.36/14,264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,008.60

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