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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,272.88, 19,696.57 and 7,985.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,272.88, 19,696.57 and 7,985.25 is: 11,019.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,272.88 : 19,696.57 = 7,985.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,272.88/19,696.57 = 7,985.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,272.88x = 19,696.57 × 7,985.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,272.88x = 157,282,015.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,282,015.63/14,272.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,019.65

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