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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,286.08, 19,714.64 and 7,998.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,286.08, 19,714.64 and 7,998.48 is: 11,037.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,286.08 : 19,714.64 = 7,998.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,286.08/19,714.64 = 7,998.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,286.08x = 19,714.64 × 7,998.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,286.08x = 157,687,153.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,687,153.75/14,286.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,037.82

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