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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,358.67, 19,814.94 and 7,985.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,358.67, 19,814.94 and 7,985.09 is: 11,019.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,358.67 : 19,814.94 = 7,985.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,358.67/19,814.94 = 7,985.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,358.67x = 19,814.94 × 7,985.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,358.67x = 158,224,029.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,224,029.71/14,358.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,019.41

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