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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,279.68, 19,706.22 and 7,992.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,279.68, 19,706.22 and 7,992.04 is: 11,029.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,279.68 : 19,706.22 = 7,992.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,279.68/19,706.22 = 7,992.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,279.68x = 19,706.22 × 7,992.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,279.68x = 157,492,898.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,492,898.49/14,279.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,029.16

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