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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,274.93, 19,698.76 and 7,901.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,274.93, 19,698.76 and 7,901.76 is: 10,904.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,274.93 : 19,698.76 = 7,901.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,274.93/19,698.76 = 7,901.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,274.93x = 19,698.76 × 7,901.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,274.93x = 155,654,755.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,654,755.57/14,274.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,904.07

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