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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,277.60, 19,703.12 and 7,989.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,277.60, 19,703.12 and 7,989.98 is: 11,026.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,277.60 : 19,703.12 = 7,989.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,277.60/19,703.12 = 7,989.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,277.60x = 19,703.12 × 7,989.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,277.60x = 157,427,396.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,427,396.27/14,277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,026.18

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