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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,274.92, 19,699.40 and 7,987.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,274.92, 19,699.40 and 7,987.28 is: 11,022.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,274.92 : 19,699.40 = 7,987.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,274.92/19,699.40 = 7,987.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,274.92x = 19,699.40 × 7,987.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,274.92x = 157,344,623.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,344,623.63/14,274.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,022.45

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