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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,280.60, 19,707.90 and 7,992.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,280.60, 19,707.90 and 7,992.84 is: 11,030.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,280.60 : 19,707.90 = 7,992.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,280.60/19,707.90 = 7,992.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,280.60x = 19,707.90 × 7,992.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,280.60x = 157,522,091.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,522,091.44/14,280.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,030.50

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