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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,293.72, 19,725.08 and 8,006.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,293.72, 19,725.08 and 8,006.32 is: 11,048.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,293.72 : 19,725.08 = 8,006.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,293.72/19,725.08 = 8,006.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,293.72x = 19,725.08 × 8,006.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,293.72x = 157,925,302.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,925,302.51/14,293.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,048.58

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