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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,272.56, 19,695.60 and 7,984.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,272.56, 19,695.60 and 7,984.98 is: 11,018.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,272.56 : 19,695.60 = 7,984.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,272.56/19,695.60 = 7,984.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,272.56x = 19,695.60 × 7,984.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,272.56x = 157,268,972.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,268,972.09/14,272.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,018.97

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