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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,350.10, 19,801.64 and 7,975.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,350.10, 19,801.64 and 7,975.67 is: 11,005.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,350.10 : 19,801.64 = 7,975.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,350.10/19,801.64 = 7,975.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,350.10x = 19,801.64 × 7,975.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,350.10x = 157,931,333.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,931,333.55/14,350.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,005.59

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