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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,284.52, 19,714.98 and 7,998.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,284.52, 19,714.98 and 7,998.44 is: 11,039.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,284.52 : 19,714.98 = 7,998.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,284.52/19,714.98 = 7,998.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,284.52x = 19,714.98 × 7,998.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,284.52x = 157,689,084.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,689,084.63/14,284.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,039.16

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