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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,272.46, 19,696.03 and 7,899.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,272.46, 19,696.03 and 7,899.49 is: 10,901.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,272.46 : 19,696.03 = 7,899.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,272.46/19,696.03 = 7,899.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,272.46x = 19,696.03 × 7,899.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,272.46x = 155,588,592.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,588,592.02/14,272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,901.32

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