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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,280.75, 19,706.71 and 7,820.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,280.75, 19,706.71 and 7,820.22 is: 10,791.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,280.75 : 19,706.71 = 7,820.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,280.75/19,706.71 = 7,820.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,280.75x = 19,706.71 × 7,820.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,280.75x = 154,110,807.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,110,807.68/14,280.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,791.51

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