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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,267.76, 19,689.51 and 7,980.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,267.76, 19,689.51 and 7,980.12 is: 11,012.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,267.76 : 19,689.51 = 7,980.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,267.76/19,689.51 = 7,980.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,267.76x = 19,689.51 × 7,980.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,267.76x = 157,124,652.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,124,652.54/14,267.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,012.57

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