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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,348.92, 19,799.44 and 7,975.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,348.92, 19,799.44 and 7,975.08 is: 11,004.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,348.92 : 19,799.44 = 7,975.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,348.92/19,799.44 = 7,975.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,348.92x = 19,799.44 × 7,975.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,348.92x = 157,902,117.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,902,117.96/14,348.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,004.46

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