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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,289.18, 19,719.34 and 8,001.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,289.18, 19,719.34 and 8,001.54 is: 11,042.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,289.18 : 19,719.34 = 8,001.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,289.18/19,719.34 = 8,001.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,289.18x = 19,719.34 × 8,001.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,289.18x = 157,785,087.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,785,087.78/14,289.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,042.28

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