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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,284.20, 19,712.82 and 7,996.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,284.20, 19,712.82 and 7,996.44 is: 11,035.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,284.20 : 19,712.82 = 7,996.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,284.20/19,712.82 = 7,996.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,284.20x = 19,712.82 × 7,996.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,284.20x = 157,632,382.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,632,382.36/14,284.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,035.44

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