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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,282.76, 19,710.18 and 7,995

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,282.76, 19,710.18 and 7,995 is: 11,033.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,282.76 : 19,710.18 = 7,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,282.76/19,710.18 = 7,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,282.76x = 19,710.18 × 7,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,282.76x = 157,582,889.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,582,889.10/14,282.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,033.08

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