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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,286.15, 19,714.32 and 7,998.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,286.15, 19,714.32 and 7,998.39 is: 11,037.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,286.15 : 19,714.32 = 7,998.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,286.15/19,714.32 = 7,998.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,286.15x = 19,714.32 × 7,998.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,286.15x = 157,682,819.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,682,819.94/14,286.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,037.46

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