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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,265.88, 19,686.94 and 7,978.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,265.88, 19,686.94 and 7,978.26 is: 11,010.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,265.88 : 19,686.94 = 7,978.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,265.88/19,686.94 = 7,978.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,265.88x = 19,686.94 × 7,978.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,265.88x = 157,067,525.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,067,525.92/14,265.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,010.01

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