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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,349.67, 19,801.41 and 7,975.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,349.67, 19,801.41 and 7,975.77 is: 11,005.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,349.67 : 19,801.41 = 7,975.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,349.67/19,801.41 = 7,975.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,349.67x = 19,801.41 × 7,975.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,349.67x = 157,931,432.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,931,432.53/14,349.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,005.93

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