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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,281.02, 19,708.92 and 7,994.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,281.02, 19,708.92 and 7,994.34 is: 11,032.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,281.02 : 19,708.92 = 7,994.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,281.02/19,708.92 = 7,994.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,281.02x = 19,708.92 × 7,994.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,281.02x = 157,559,807.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,559,807.51/14,281.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,032.81

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