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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,294.92, 19,727.58 and 8,007.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,294.92, 19,727.58 and 8,007.34 is: 11,050.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,294.92 : 19,727.58 = 8,007.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,294.92/19,727.58 = 8,007.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,294.92x = 19,727.58 × 8,007.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,294.92x = 157,965,440.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,965,440.44/14,294.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,050.46

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