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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,272.14, 19,696.23 and 7,984.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,272.14, 19,696.23 and 7,984.02 is: 11,018.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,272.14 : 19,696.23 = 7,984.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,272.14/19,696.23 = 7,984.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,272.14x = 19,696.23 × 7,984.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,272.14x = 157,255,094.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,255,094.24/14,272.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,018.33

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