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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,360.49, 19,817.37 and 7,987.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,360.49, 19,817.37 and 7,987.14 is: 11,022.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,360.49 : 19,817.37 = 7,987.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,360.49/19,817.37 = 7,987.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,360.49x = 19,817.37 × 7,987.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,360.49x = 158,284,108.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,284,108.62/14,360.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,022.19

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