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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,294.88, 19,727.55 and 8,007.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,294.88, 19,727.55 and 8,007.21 is: 11,050.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,294.88 : 19,727.55 = 8,007.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,294.88/19,727.55 = 8,007.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,294.88x = 19,727.55 × 8,007.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,294.88x = 157,962,635.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,962,635.64/14,294.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,050.29

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