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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,268.66, 19,690.47 and 7,980.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,268.66, 19,690.47 and 7,980.90 is: 11,013.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,268.66 : 19,690.47 = 7,980.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,268.66/19,690.47 = 7,980.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,268.66x = 19,690.47 × 7,980.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,268.66x = 157,147,672.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,147,672.02/14,268.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,013.48

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