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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,348.52, 19,800.83 and 7,975.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,348.52, 19,800.83 and 7,975.14 is: 11,005.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,348.52 : 19,800.83 = 7,975.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,348.52/19,800.83 = 7,975.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,348.52x = 19,800.83 × 7,975.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,348.52x = 157,914,351.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,914,351.49/14,348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,005.62

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