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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,273.92, 19,697.96 and 7,986.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,273.92, 19,697.96 and 7,986.28 is: 11,021.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,273.92 : 19,697.96 = 7,986.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,273.92/19,697.96 = 7,986.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,273.92x = 19,697.96 × 7,986.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,273.92x = 157,313,423.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,313,423.99/14,273.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,021.04

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