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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,279.52, 19,706.18 and 7,991.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,279.52, 19,706.18 and 7,991.88 is: 11,029.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,279.52 : 19,706.18 = 7,991.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,279.52/19,706.18 = 7,991.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,279.52x = 19,706.18 × 7,991.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,279.52x = 157,489,425.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,489,425.82/14,279.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,029.04

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