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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,267.54, 19,689.84 and 7,979.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,267.54, 19,689.84 and 7,979.90 is: 11,012.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,267.54 : 19,689.84 = 7,979.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,267.54/19,689.84 = 7,979.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,267.54x = 19,689.84 × 7,979.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,267.54x = 157,122,954.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,122,954.22/14,267.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,012.62

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