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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,280.56, 19,707.56 and 7,992.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,280.56, 19,707.56 and 7,992.88 is: 11,030.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,280.56 : 19,707.56 = 7,992.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,280.56/19,707.56 = 7,992.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,280.56x = 19,707.56 × 7,992.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,280.56x = 157,520,162.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,520,162.17/14,280.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,030.39

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