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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,280.78, 19,707.47 and 7,993.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,280.78, 19,707.47 and 7,993.15 is: 11,030.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,280.78 : 19,707.47 = 7,993.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,280.78/19,707.47 = 7,993.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,280.78x = 19,707.47 × 7,993.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,280.78x = 157,524,763.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,524,763.83/14,280.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,030.55

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