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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,265.14, 19,686.93 and 7,979.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,265.14, 19,686.93 and 7,979.54 is: 11,012.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,265.14 : 19,686.93 = 7,979.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,265.14/19,686.93 = 7,979.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,265.14x = 19,686.93 × 7,979.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,265.14x = 157,092,645.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,092,645.41/14,265.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,012.35

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