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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,295.54, 19,727.48 and 8,008.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,295.54, 19,727.48 and 8,008.32 is: 11,051.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,295.54 : 19,727.48 = 8,008.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,295.54/19,727.48 = 8,008.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,295.54x = 19,727.48 × 8,008.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,295.54x = 157,983,972.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,983,972.63/14,295.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,051.28

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