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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,276.79, 19,702.04 and 7,989.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,276.79, 19,702.04 and 7,989.17 is: 11,025.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,276.79 : 19,702.04 = 7,989.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,276.79/19,702.04 = 7,989.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,276.79x = 19,702.04 × 7,989.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,276.79x = 157,402,808.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,402,808.45/14,276.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,025.08

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