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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,266, 19,686.68 and 7,978.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,266, 19,686.68 and 7,978.40 is: 11,009.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,266 : 19,686.68 = 7,978.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,266/19,686.68 = 7,978.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,266x = 19,686.68 × 7,978.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,266x = 157,068,207.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,068,207.71/14,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,009.97

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