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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,268.88, 19,691.07 and 7,981.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,268.88, 19,691.07 and 7,981.25 is: 11,014.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,268.88 : 19,691.07 = 7,981.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,268.88/19,691.07 = 7,981.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,268.88x = 19,691.07 × 7,981.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,268.88x = 157,159,352.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,159,352.44/14,268.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,014.14

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