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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,277, 19,702.26 and 7,990.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,277, 19,702.26 and 7,990.59 is: 11,027.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,277 : 19,702.26 = 7,990.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,277/19,702.26 = 7,990.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,277x = 19,702.26 × 7,990.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,277x = 157,432,681.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,432,681.73/14,277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,027.01

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