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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,284.11, 19,710.22 and 7,996.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,284.11, 19,710.22 and 7,996.49 is: 11,034.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,284.11 : 19,710.22 = 7,996.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,284.11/19,710.22 = 7,996.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,284.11x = 19,710.22 × 7,996.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,284.11x = 157,612,577.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,612,577.13/14,284.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,034.12

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