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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,348.24, 19,799.67 and 7,974.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,348.24, 19,799.67 and 7,974.44 is: 11,004.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,348.24 : 19,799.67 = 7,974.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,348.24/19,799.67 = 7,974.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,348.24x = 19,799.67 × 7,974.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,348.24x = 157,891,280.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,891,280.43/14,348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,004.23

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