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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,265.60, 19,686.51 and 7,978.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,265.60, 19,686.51 and 7,978.02 is: 11,009.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,265.60 : 19,686.51 = 7,978.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,265.60/19,686.51 = 7,978.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,265.60x = 19,686.51 × 7,978.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,265.60x = 157,059,370.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,059,370.51/14,265.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,009.66

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