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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,275.02, 19,700.08 and 7,987.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,275.02, 19,700.08 and 7,987.26 is: 11,022.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,275.02 : 19,700.08 = 7,987.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,275.02/19,700.08 = 7,987.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,275.02x = 19,700.08 × 7,987.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,275.02x = 157,349,660.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,349,660.98/14,275.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,022.73

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