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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,280.58, 19,707.05 and 7,993

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,280.58, 19,707.05 and 7,993 is: 11,030.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,280.58 : 19,707.05 = 7,993 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,280.58/19,707.05 = 7,993/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,280.58x = 19,707.05 × 7,993
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,280.58x = 157,518,450.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,518,450.65/14,280.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,030.26

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