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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,349.20, 19,801.87 and 7,975.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,349.20, 19,801.87 and 7,975.59 is: 11,006.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,349.20 : 19,801.87 = 7,975.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,349.20/19,801.87 = 7,975.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,349.20x = 19,801.87 × 7,975.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,349.20x = 157,931,556.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,931,556.48/14,349.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,006.30

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