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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,349.01, 19,801.62 and 7,975.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,349.01, 19,801.62 and 7,975.40 is: 11,006.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,349.01 : 19,801.62 = 7,975.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,349.01/19,801.62 = 7,975.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,349.01x = 19,801.62 × 7,975.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,349.01x = 157,925,880.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,925,880.32/14,349.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,006.05

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