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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,279.38, 19,705.59 and 7,991.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,279.38, 19,705.59 and 7,991.74 is: 11,028.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,279.38 : 19,705.59 = 7,991.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,279.38/19,705.59 = 7,991.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,279.38x = 19,705.59 × 7,991.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,279.38x = 157,481,951.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,481,951.83/14,279.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,028.63

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