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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,295, 19,727.10 and 8,007.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,295, 19,727.10 and 8,007.42 is: 11,050.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,295 : 19,727.10 = 8,007.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,295/19,727.10 = 8,007.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,295x = 19,727.10 × 8,007.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,295x = 157,963,175.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,963,175.08/14,295
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,050.24

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