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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,293.26, 19,724.68 and 8,005.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,293.26, 19,724.68 and 8,005.76 is: 11,047.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,293.26 : 19,724.68 = 8,005.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,293.26/19,724.68 = 8,005.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,293.26x = 19,724.68 × 8,005.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,293.26x = 157,911,054.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,911,054.16/14,293.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,047.94

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