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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,276.60, 19,698.84 and 7,987.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,276.60, 19,698.84 and 7,987.76 is: 11,021.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,276.60 : 19,698.84 = 7,987.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,276.60/19,698.84 = 7,987.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,276.60x = 19,698.84 × 7,987.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,276.60x = 157,349,606.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,349,606.20/14,276.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,021.50

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