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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,269.01, 19,691.78 and 7,981.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,269.01, 19,691.78 and 7,981.38 is: 11,014.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,269.01 : 19,691.78 = 7,981.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,269.01/19,691.78 = 7,981.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,269.01x = 19,691.78 × 7,981.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,269.01x = 157,167,539.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,167,539.15/14,269.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,014.61

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