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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,348.60, 19,801.02 and 7,975.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,348.60, 19,801.02 and 7,975.16 is: 11,005.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,348.60 : 19,801.02 = 7,975.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,348.60/19,801.02 = 7,975.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,348.60x = 19,801.02 × 7,975.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,348.60x = 157,916,302.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,916,302.66/14,348.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,005.69

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