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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,289.64, 19,719.69 and 8,002.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,289.64, 19,719.69 and 8,002.15 is: 11,042.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,289.64 : 19,719.69 = 8,002.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,289.64/19,719.69 = 8,002.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,289.64x = 19,719.69 × 8,002.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,289.64x = 157,799,917.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,799,917.33/14,289.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,042.96

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