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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,363.99, 19,823.49 and 7,991.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,363.99, 19,823.49 and 7,991.18 is: 11,028.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,363.99 : 19,823.49 = 7,991.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,363.99/19,823.49 = 7,991.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,363.99x = 19,823.49 × 7,991.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,363.99x = 158,412,977.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,412,977.70/14,363.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,028.48

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