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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,275.69, 19,700.99 and 7,988.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,275.69, 19,700.99 and 7,988.11 is: 11,023.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,275.69 : 19,700.99 = 7,988.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,275.69/19,700.99 = 7,988.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,275.69x = 19,700.99 × 7,988.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,275.69x = 157,373,675.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,373,675.23/14,275.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,023.89

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