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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,280.59, 19,707.21 and 7,992.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,280.59, 19,707.21 and 7,992.97 is: 11,030.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,280.59 : 19,707.21 = 7,992.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,280.59/19,707.21 = 7,992.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,280.59x = 19,707.21 × 7,992.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,280.59x = 157,519,039.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,519,039.78/14,280.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,030.29

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