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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,290.69, 19,721.25 and 8,003.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,290.69, 19,721.25 and 8,003.06 is: 11,044.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,290.69 : 19,721.25 = 8,003.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,290.69/19,721.25 = 8,003.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,290.69x = 19,721.25 × 8,003.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,290.69x = 157,830,396.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,830,396.33/14,290.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,044.28

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