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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,268.64, 19,691.76 and 7,983.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,268.64, 19,691.76 and 7,983.04 is: 11,017.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,268.64 : 19,691.76 = 7,983.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,268.64/19,691.76 = 7,983.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,268.64x = 19,691.76 × 7,983.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,268.64x = 157,200,107.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,200,107.75/14,268.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,017.18

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