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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,273.36, 19,695.48 and 7,985.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,273.36, 19,695.48 and 7,985.60 is: 11,019.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,273.36 : 19,695.48 = 7,985.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,273.36/19,695.48 = 7,985.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,273.36x = 19,695.48 × 7,985.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,273.36x = 157,280,225.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,280,225.09/14,273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,019.15

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