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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,273.08, 19,696.71 and 7,985.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,273.08, 19,696.71 and 7,985.50 is: 11,019.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,273.08 : 19,696.71 = 7,985.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,273.08/19,696.71 = 7,985.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,273.08x = 19,696.71 × 7,985.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,273.08x = 157,288,077.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,288,077.71/14,273.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,019.91

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