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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,281.92, 19,707.84 and 7,993.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,281.92, 19,707.84 and 7,993.92 is: 11,030.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,281.92 : 19,707.84 = 7,993.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,281.92/19,707.84 = 7,993.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,281.92x = 19,707.84 × 7,993.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,281.92x = 157,542,896.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,542,896.33/14,281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,030.93

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