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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,362.70, 19,820.18 and 7,989.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,362.70, 19,820.18 and 7,989.28 is: 11,025.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,362.70 : 19,820.18 = 7,989.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,362.70/19,820.18 = 7,989.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,362.70x = 19,820.18 × 7,989.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,362.70x = 158,348,967.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,348,967.67/14,362.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,025.01

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