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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,287.03, 19,716.84 and 7,914.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,287.03, 19,716.84 and 7,914.32 is: 10,922.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,287.03 : 19,716.84 = 7,914.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,287.03/19,716.84 = 7,914.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,287.03x = 19,716.84 × 7,914.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,287.03x = 156,045,356.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,045,356.50/14,287.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,922.17

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