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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,292.36, 19,723.47 and 8,004.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,292.36, 19,723.47 and 8,004.73 is: 11,046.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,292.36 : 19,723.47 = 8,004.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,292.36/19,723.47 = 8,004.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,292.36x = 19,723.47 × 8,004.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,292.36x = 157,881,052.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,881,052.01/14,292.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,046.53

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