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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,270.44, 19,693.74 and 7,982.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,270.44, 19,693.74 and 7,982.86 is: 11,016.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,270.44 : 19,693.74 = 7,982.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,270.44/19,693.74 = 7,982.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,270.44x = 19,693.74 × 7,982.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,270.44x = 157,212,369.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,212,369.30/14,270.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,016.64

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