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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,288.70, 19,718.19 and 8,001.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,288.70, 19,718.19 and 8,001.30 is: 11,041.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,288.70 : 19,718.19 = 8,001.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,288.70/19,718.19 = 8,001.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,288.70x = 19,718.19 × 8,001.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,288.70x = 157,771,153.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,771,153.65/14,288.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,041.67

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