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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,266.24, 19,687.44 and 7,978.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,266.24, 19,687.44 and 7,978.72 is: 11,010.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,266.24 : 19,687.44 = 7,978.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,266.24/19,687.44 = 7,978.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,266.24x = 19,687.44 × 7,978.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,266.24x = 157,080,571.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,080,571.28/14,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,010.65

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