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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,266.48, 19,687.84 and 7,978.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,266.48, 19,687.84 and 7,978.96 is: 11,011.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,266.48 : 19,687.84 = 7,978.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,266.48/19,687.84 = 7,978.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,266.48x = 19,687.84 × 7,978.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,266.48x = 157,088,487.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,088,487.85/14,266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,011.02

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