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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,348.75, 19,801.26 and 7,975.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,348.75, 19,801.26 and 7,975.16 is: 11,005.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,348.75 : 19,801.26 = 7,975.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,348.75/19,801.26 = 7,975.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,348.75x = 19,801.26 × 7,975.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,348.75x = 157,918,191.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,918,191.95/14,348.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,005.71

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