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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,265.24, 19,682.94 and 7,977.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,265.24, 19,682.94 and 7,977.40 is: 11,007.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,265.24 : 19,682.94 = 7,977.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,265.24/19,682.94 = 7,977.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,265.24x = 19,682.94 × 7,977.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,265.24x = 157,018,685.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,018,685.56/14,265.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,007.08

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