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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,281.11, 19,706.09 and 7,993.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,281.11, 19,706.09 and 7,993.49 is: 11,029.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,281.11 : 19,706.09 = 7,993.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,281.11/19,706.09 = 7,993.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,281.11x = 19,706.09 × 7,993.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,281.11x = 157,520,294.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,520,294.86/14,281.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,029.98

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