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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,272.08, 19,695.25 and 7,984.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,272.08, 19,695.25 and 7,984.45 is: 11,018.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,272.08 : 19,695.25 = 7,984.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,272.08/19,695.25 = 7,984.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,272.08x = 19,695.25 × 7,984.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,272.08x = 157,255,738.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,255,738.86/14,272.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,018.42

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