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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,358.21, 19,813.33 and 7,984.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,358.21, 19,813.33 and 7,984.29 is: 11,017.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,358.21 : 19,813.33 = 7,984.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,358.21/19,813.33 = 7,984.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,358.21x = 19,813.33 × 7,984.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,358.21x = 158,195,372.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,195,372.59/14,358.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,017.76

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