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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,350.18, 19,802.10 and 7,976.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,350.18, 19,802.10 and 7,976.27 is: 11,006.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,350.18 : 19,802.10 = 7,976.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,350.18/19,802.10 = 7,976.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,350.18x = 19,802.10 × 7,976.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,350.18x = 157,946,797.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,946,797.16/14,350.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,006.61

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