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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,271.76, 19,695.57 and 7,984.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,271.76, 19,695.57 and 7,984.13 is: 11,018.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,271.76 : 19,695.57 = 7,984.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,271.76/19,695.57 = 7,984.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,271.76x = 19,695.57 × 7,984.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,271.76x = 157,251,991.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,251,991.30/14,271.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,018.41

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