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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,295.56, 19,727.88 and 8,008.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,295.56, 19,727.88 and 8,008.07 is: 11,051.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,295.56 : 19,727.88 = 8,008.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,295.56/19,727.88 = 8,008.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,295.56x = 19,727.88 × 8,008.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,295.56x = 157,982,293.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,982,293.31/14,295.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,051.14

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