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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,358.42, 19,814.60 and 7,984.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,358.42, 19,814.60 and 7,984.84 is: 11,019.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,358.42 : 19,814.60 = 7,984.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,358.42/19,814.60 = 7,984.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,358.42x = 19,814.60 × 7,984.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,358.42x = 158,216,321.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,216,321.20/14,358.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,019.06

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