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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,283.08, 19,710.54 and 7,995.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,283.08, 19,710.54 and 7,995.56 is: 11,033.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,283.08 : 19,710.54 = 7,995.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,283.08/19,710.54 = 7,995.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,283.08x = 19,710.54 × 7,995.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,283.08x = 157,596,805.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,596,805.20/14,283.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,033.81

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