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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,284.20, 19,711.98 and 7,996.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,284.20, 19,711.98 and 7,996.80 is: 11,035.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,284.20 : 19,711.98 = 7,996.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,284.20/19,711.98 = 7,996.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,284.20x = 19,711.98 × 7,996.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,284.20x = 157,632,761.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,632,761.66/14,284.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,035.46

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