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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,289.74, 19,719.81 and 8,002.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,289.74, 19,719.81 and 8,002.12 is: 11,042.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,289.74 : 19,719.81 = 8,002.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,289.74/19,719.81 = 8,002.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,289.74x = 19,719.81 × 8,002.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,289.74x = 157,800,286.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,800,286.00/14,289.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,042.91

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