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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,281.60, 19,708.59 and 7,994.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,281.60, 19,708.59 and 7,994.02 is: 11,031.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,281.60 : 19,708.59 = 7,994.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,281.60/19,708.59 = 7,994.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,281.60x = 19,708.59 × 7,994.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,281.60x = 157,550,862.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,550,862.63/14,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,031.74

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