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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,265.36, 19,685.28 and 7,976.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,265.36, 19,685.28 and 7,976.64 is: 11,007.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,265.36 : 19,685.28 = 7,976.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,265.36/19,685.28 = 7,976.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,265.36x = 19,685.28 × 7,976.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,265.36x = 157,022,391.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,022,391.86/14,265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,007.25

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