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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,290.48, 19,719 and 8,004

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,290.48, 19,719 and 8,004 is: 11,044.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,290.48 : 19,719 = 8,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,290.48/19,719 = 8,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,290.48x = 19,719 × 8,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,290.48x = 157,830,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,830,876/14,290.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,044.48

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