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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,293.24, 19,724.70 and 8,005.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,293.24, 19,724.70 and 8,005.72 is: 11,047.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,293.24 : 19,724.70 = 8,005.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,293.24/19,724.70 = 8,005.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,293.24x = 19,724.70 × 8,005.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,293.24x = 157,910,425.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,910,425.28/14,293.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,047.91

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