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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,292.50, 19,723.66 and 8,004.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,292.50, 19,723.66 and 8,004.88 is: 11,046.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,292.50 : 19,723.66 = 8,004.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,292.50/19,723.66 = 8,004.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,292.50x = 19,723.66 × 8,004.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,292.50x = 157,885,392.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,885,392.82/14,292.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,046.73

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