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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,274.74, 19,698.88 and 7,901.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,274.74, 19,698.88 and 7,901.34 is: 10,903.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,274.74 : 19,698.88 = 7,901.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,274.74/19,698.88 = 7,901.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,274.74x = 19,698.88 × 7,901.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,274.74x = 155,647,548.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,647,548.50/14,274.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,903.70

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