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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,274.56, 19,698.36 and 7,986.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,274.56, 19,698.36 and 7,986.98 is: 11,021.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,274.56 : 19,698.36 = 7,986.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,274.56/19,698.36 = 7,986.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,274.56x = 19,698.36 × 7,986.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,274.56x = 157,330,407.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,330,407.35/14,274.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,021.73

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