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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,267.07, 19,688.58 and 7,979.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,267.07, 19,688.58 and 7,979.40 is: 11,011.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,267.07 : 19,688.58 = 7,979.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,267.07/19,688.58 = 7,979.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,267.07x = 19,688.58 × 7,979.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,267.07x = 157,103,055.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,103,055.25/14,267.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,011.59

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