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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,274.91, 19,698.97 and 7,901.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,274.91, 19,698.97 and 7,901.27 is: 10,903.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,274.91 : 19,698.97 = 7,901.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,274.91/19,698.97 = 7,901.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,274.91x = 19,698.97 × 7,901.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,274.91x = 155,646,928.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,646,928.76/14,274.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,903.53

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