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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,294.72, 19,726.46 and 8,007.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,294.72, 19,726.46 and 8,007.32 is: 11,049.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,294.72 : 19,726.46 = 8,007.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,294.72/19,726.46 = 8,007.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,294.72x = 19,726.46 × 8,007.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,294.72x = 157,956,077.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,956,077.69/14,294.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,049.96

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