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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,273.08, 19,696.63 and 7,985.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,273.08, 19,696.63 and 7,985.45 is: 11,019.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,273.08 : 19,696.63 = 7,985.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,273.08/19,696.63 = 7,985.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,273.08x = 19,696.63 × 7,985.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,273.08x = 157,286,454.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,286,454.03/14,273.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,019.80

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