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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,273.01, 19,697.31 and 7,985.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,273.01, 19,697.31 and 7,985.25 is: 11,019.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,273.01 : 19,697.31 = 7,985.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,273.01/19,697.31 = 7,985.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,273.01x = 19,697.31 × 7,985.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,273.01x = 157,287,944.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,287,944.68/14,273.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,019.96

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