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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,281.48, 19,710.30 and 7,995.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,281.48, 19,710.30 and 7,995.88 is: 11,035.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,281.48 : 19,710.30 = 7,995.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,281.48/19,710.30 = 7,995.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,281.48x = 19,710.30 × 7,995.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,281.48x = 157,601,193.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,601,193.56/14,281.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,035.35

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