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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,282.20, 19,709.22 and 7,994.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,282.20, 19,709.22 and 7,994.80 is: 11,032.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,282.20 : 19,709.22 = 7,994.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,282.20/19,709.22 = 7,994.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,282.20x = 19,709.22 × 7,994.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,282.20x = 157,571,272.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,571,272.06/14,282.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,032.70

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