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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,294.28, 19,726.02 and 8,006.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,294.28, 19,726.02 and 8,006.67 is: 11,049.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,294.28 : 19,726.02 = 8,006.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,294.28/19,726.02 = 8,006.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,294.28x = 19,726.02 × 8,006.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,294.28x = 157,939,732.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,939,732.55/14,294.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,049.16

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