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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,269.37, 19,691.78 and 7,981.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,269.37, 19,691.78 and 7,981.74 is: 11,014.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,269.37 : 19,691.78 = 7,981.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,269.37/19,691.78 = 7,981.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,269.37x = 19,691.78 × 7,981.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,269.37x = 157,174,628.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,174,628.19/14,269.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,014.83

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