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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,294.85, 19,727.10 and 8,007.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,294.85, 19,727.10 and 8,007.27 is: 11,050.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,294.85 : 19,727.10 = 8,007.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,294.85/19,727.10 = 8,007.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,294.85x = 19,727.10 × 8,007.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,294.85x = 157,960,216.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,960,216.02/14,294.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,050.15

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