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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,268.46, 19,690.54 and 7,980.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,268.46, 19,690.54 and 7,980.84 is: 11,013.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,268.46 : 19,690.54 = 7,980.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,268.46/19,690.54 = 7,980.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,268.46x = 19,690.54 × 7,980.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,268.46x = 157,147,049.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,147,049.25/14,268.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,013.60

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