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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,272.20, 19,695.42 and 7,984.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,272.20, 19,695.42 and 7,984.58 is: 11,018.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,272.20 : 19,695.42 = 7,984.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,272.20/19,695.42 = 7,984.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,272.20x = 19,695.42 × 7,984.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,272.20x = 157,259,558.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,259,558.15/14,272.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,018.59

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