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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,282.44, 19,709.70 and 7,994.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,282.44, 19,709.70 and 7,994.84 is: 11,032.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,282.44 : 19,709.70 = 7,994.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,282.44/19,709.70 = 7,994.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,282.44x = 19,709.70 × 7,994.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,282.44x = 157,575,897.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,575,897.95/14,282.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,032.84

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