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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,284.08, 19,711.80 and 7,996.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,284.08, 19,711.80 and 7,996.32 is: 11,034.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,284.08 : 19,711.80 = 7,996.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,284.08/19,711.80 = 7,996.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,284.08x = 19,711.80 × 7,996.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,284.08x = 157,621,860.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,621,860.58/14,284.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,034.79

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