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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,269.44, 19,692.36 and 7,981.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,269.44, 19,692.36 and 7,981.86 is: 11,015.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,269.44 : 19,692.36 = 7,981.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,269.44/19,692.36 = 7,981.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,269.44x = 19,692.36 × 7,981.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,269.44x = 157,181,660.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,181,660.59/14,269.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,015.26

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