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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,292.26, 19,723.29 and 8,004.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,292.26, 19,723.29 and 8,004.50 is: 11,046.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,292.26 : 19,723.29 = 8,004.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,292.26/19,723.29 = 8,004.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,292.26x = 19,723.29 × 8,004.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,292.26x = 157,875,074.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,875,074.81/14,292.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,046.19

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