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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,279.22, 19,704.78 and 7,991.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,279.22, 19,704.78 and 7,991.28 is: 11,027.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,279.22 : 19,704.78 = 7,991.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,279.22/19,704.78 = 7,991.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,279.22x = 19,704.78 × 7,991.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,279.22x = 157,466,414.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,466,414.32/14,279.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,027.66

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