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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,283.52, 19,713.60 and 7,997.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,283.52, 19,713.60 and 7,997.44 is: 11,037.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,283.52 : 19,713.60 = 7,997.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,283.52/19,713.60 = 7,997.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,283.52x = 19,713.60 × 7,997.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,283.52x = 157,658,333.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,658,333.18/14,283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,037.78

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