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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,292.64, 19,723.82 and 8,005.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,292.64, 19,723.82 and 8,005.16 is: 11,047.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,292.64 : 19,723.82 = 8,005.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,292.64/19,723.82 = 8,005.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,292.64x = 19,723.82 × 8,005.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,292.64x = 157,892,334.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,892,334.91/14,292.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,047.11

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