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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,293.87, 19,725.49 and 8,006.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,293.87, 19,725.49 and 8,006.24 is: 11,048.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,293.87 : 19,725.49 = 8,006.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,293.87/19,725.49 = 8,006.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,293.87x = 19,725.49 × 8,006.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,293.87x = 157,927,032.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,927,032.60/14,293.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,048.59

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