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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,281.68, 19,708.72 and 7,994

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,281.68, 19,708.72 and 7,994 is: 11,031.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,281.68 : 19,708.72 = 7,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,281.68/19,708.72 = 7,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,281.68x = 19,708.72 × 7,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,281.68x = 157,551,507.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,551,507.68/14,281.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,031.72

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