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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,293.25, 19,724.69 and 8,005.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,293.25, 19,724.69 and 8,005.76 is: 11,047.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,293.25 : 19,724.69 = 8,005.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,293.25/19,724.69 = 8,005.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,293.25x = 19,724.69 × 8,005.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,293.25x = 157,911,134.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,911,134.21/14,293.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,047.95

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