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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,274.44, 19,698.31 and 7,901.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,274.44, 19,698.31 and 7,901.30 is: 10,903.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,274.44 : 19,698.31 = 7,901.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,274.44/19,698.31 = 7,901.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,274.44x = 19,698.31 × 7,901.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,274.44x = 155,642,160.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,642,160.68/14,274.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,903.55

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