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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,266.26, 19,687.47 and 7,978.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,266.26, 19,687.47 and 7,978.63 is: 11,010.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,266.26 : 19,687.47 = 7,978.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,266.26/19,687.47 = 7,978.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,266.26x = 19,687.47 × 7,978.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,266.26x = 157,079,038.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,079,038.77/14,266.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,010.53

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