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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,282.28, 19,709.94 and 7,995.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,282.28, 19,709.94 and 7,995.06 is: 11,033.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,282.28 : 19,709.94 = 7,995.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,282.28/19,709.94 = 7,995.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,282.28x = 19,709.94 × 7,995.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,282.28x = 157,582,152.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,582,152.90/14,282.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,033.40

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