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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,285.84, 19,714.46 and 7,998.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,285.84, 19,714.46 and 7,998.22 is: 11,037.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,285.84 : 19,714.46 = 7,998.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,285.84/19,714.46 = 7,998.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,285.84x = 19,714.46 × 7,998.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,285.84x = 157,680,588.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,680,588.26/14,285.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,037.54

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