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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,288.56, 19,719.12 and 8,001.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,288.56, 19,719.12 and 8,001.28 is: 11,042.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,288.56 : 19,719.12 = 8,001.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,288.56/19,719.12 = 8,001.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,288.56x = 19,719.12 × 8,001.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,288.56x = 157,778,200.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,778,200.47/14,288.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,042.27

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