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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,284.38, 19,711.35 and 7,995.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,284.38, 19,711.35 and 7,995.90 is: 11,033.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,284.38 : 19,711.35 = 7,995.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,284.38/19,711.35 = 7,995.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,284.38x = 19,711.35 × 7,995.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,284.38x = 157,609,983.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,609,983.47/14,284.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,033.73

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