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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,284.05, 19,712.03 and 7,996.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,284.05, 19,712.03 and 7,996.42 is: 11,035.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,284.05 : 19,712.03 = 7,996.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,284.05/19,712.03 = 7,996.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,284.05x = 19,712.03 × 7,996.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,284.05x = 157,625,655.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,625,655.59/14,284.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,035.08

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