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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,294.28, 19,726.11 and 8,006.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,294.28, 19,726.11 and 8,006.70 is: 11,049.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,294.28 : 19,726.11 = 8,006.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,294.28/19,726.11 = 8,006.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,294.28x = 19,726.11 × 8,006.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,294.28x = 157,941,044.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,941,044.94/14,294.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,049.25

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