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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,267.17, 19,688.64 and 7,979.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,267.17, 19,688.64 and 7,979.53 is: 11,011.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,267.17 : 19,688.64 = 7,979.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,267.17/19,688.64 = 7,979.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,267.17x = 19,688.64 × 7,979.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,267.17x = 157,106,093.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,106,093.54/14,267.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,011.72

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