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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,290.46, 19,720.80 and 8,002.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,290.46, 19,720.80 and 8,002.83 is: 11,043.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,290.46 : 19,720.80 = 8,002.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,290.46/19,720.80 = 8,002.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,290.46x = 19,720.80 × 8,002.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,290.46x = 157,822,209.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,822,209.86/14,290.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,043.89

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