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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,264.48, 19,687.48 and 7,975.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,264.48, 19,687.48 and 7,975.68 is: 11,007.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,264.48 : 19,687.48 = 7,975.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,264.48/19,687.48 = 7,975.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,264.48x = 19,687.48 × 7,975.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,264.48x = 157,021,040.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,021,040.49/14,264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,007.83

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