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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,267.30, 19,688.33 and 7,979.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,267.30, 19,688.33 and 7,979.27 is: 11,011.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,267.30 : 19,688.33 = 7,979.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,267.30/19,688.33 = 7,979.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,267.30x = 19,688.33 × 7,979.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,267.30x = 157,098,422.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,098,422.43/14,267.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,011.09

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