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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,281.89, 19,708.80 and 7,994.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,281.89, 19,708.80 and 7,994.25 is: 11,031.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,281.89 : 19,708.80 = 7,994.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,281.89/19,708.80 = 7,994.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,281.89x = 19,708.80 × 7,994.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,281.89x = 157,557,074.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,557,074.40/14,281.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,031.95

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