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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,294.52, 19,725.12 and 8,005.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,294.52, 19,725.12 and 8,005.68 is: 11,047.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,294.52 : 19,725.12 = 8,005.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,294.52/19,725.12 = 8,005.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,294.52x = 19,725.12 × 8,005.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,294.52x = 157,912,998.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,912,998.68/14,294.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,047.10

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