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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,292.96, 19,724.72 and 8,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,292.96, 19,724.72 and 8,005.60 is: 11,047.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,292.96 : 19,724.72 = 8,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,292.96/19,724.72 = 8,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,292.96x = 19,724.72 × 8,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,292.96x = 157,908,218.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,908,218.43/14,292.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,047.97

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