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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,293.44, 19,726.88 and 8,006.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,293.44, 19,726.88 and 8,006.08 is: 11,049.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,293.44 : 19,726.88 = 8,006.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,293.44/19,726.88 = 8,006.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,293.44x = 19,726.88 × 8,006.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,293.44x = 157,934,979.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,934,979.43/14,293.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,049.47

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