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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,292.81, 19,724.13 and 8,005.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,292.81, 19,724.13 and 8,005.23 is: 11,047.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,292.81 : 19,724.13 = 8,005.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,292.81/19,724.13 = 8,005.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,292.81x = 19,724.13 × 8,005.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,292.81x = 157,896,197.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,896,197.20/14,292.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,047.25

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