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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,281.68, 19,708.71 and 7,994.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,281.68, 19,708.71 and 7,994.06 is: 11,031.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,281.68 : 19,708.71 = 7,994.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,281.68/19,708.71 = 7,994.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,281.68x = 19,708.71 × 7,994.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,281.68x = 157,552,511.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,552,511.72/14,281.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,031.79

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