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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,278.94, 19,705.05 and 7,991.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,278.94, 19,705.05 and 7,991.30 is: 11,028.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,278.94 : 19,705.05 = 7,991.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,278.94/19,705.05 = 7,991.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,278.94x = 19,705.05 × 7,991.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,278.94x = 157,468,966.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,468,966.07/14,278.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,028.06

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