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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,266.88, 19,688.32 and 7,979.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,266.88, 19,688.32 and 7,979.26 is: 11,011.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,266.88 : 19,688.32 = 7,979.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,266.88/19,688.32 = 7,979.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,266.88x = 19,688.32 × 7,979.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,266.88x = 157,098,224.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,098,224.24/14,266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,011.39

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