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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,284.36, 19,710.57 and 7,996.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,284.36, 19,710.57 and 7,996.74 is: 11,034.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,284.36 : 19,710.57 = 7,996.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,284.36/19,710.57 = 7,996.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,284.36x = 19,710.57 × 7,996.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,284.36x = 157,620,263.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,620,263.56/14,284.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,034.46

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