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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,270.09, 19,691.65 and 7,981.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,270.09, 19,691.65 and 7,981.25 is: 11,013.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,270.09 : 19,691.65 = 7,981.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,270.09/19,691.65 = 7,981.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,270.09x = 19,691.65 × 7,981.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,270.09x = 157,163,981.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,163,981.56/14,270.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,013.52

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