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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,271.75, 19,695.02 and 7,984.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,271.75, 19,695.02 and 7,984.13 is: 11,018.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,271.75 : 19,695.02 = 7,984.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,271.75/19,695.02 = 7,984.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,271.75x = 19,695.02 × 7,984.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,271.75x = 157,247,461.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,247,461.64/14,271.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,018.09

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