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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,349.35, 19,801.97 and 7,975.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,349.35, 19,801.97 and 7,975.78 is: 11,006.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,349.35 : 19,801.97 = 7,975.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,349.35/19,801.97 = 7,975.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,349.35x = 19,801.97 × 7,975.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,349.35x = 157,936,126.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,936,126.72/14,349.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,006.50

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