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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,291.24, 19,721.94 and 8,003.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,291.24, 19,721.94 and 8,003.72 is: 11,045.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,291.24 : 19,721.94 = 8,003.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,291.24/19,721.94 = 8,003.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,291.24x = 19,721.94 × 8,003.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,291.24x = 157,848,885.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,848,885.62/14,291.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,045.15

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