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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,280.75, 19,706.58 and 7,907.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,280.75, 19,706.58 and 7,907.13 is: 10,911.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,280.75 : 19,706.58 = 7,907.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,280.75/19,706.58 = 7,907.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,280.75x = 19,706.58 × 7,907.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,280.75x = 155,822,489.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,822,489.92/14,280.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,911.37

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