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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,292.39, 19,723.65 and 8,004.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,292.39, 19,723.65 and 8,004.76 is: 11,046.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,292.39 : 19,723.65 = 8,004.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,292.39/19,723.65 = 8,004.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,292.39x = 19,723.65 × 8,004.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,292.39x = 157,883,084.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,883,084.57/14,292.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,046.65

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