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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,295.66, 19,727.98 and 8,008.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,295.66, 19,727.98 and 8,008.03 is: 11,051.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,295.66 : 19,727.98 = 8,008.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,295.66/19,727.98 = 8,008.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,295.66x = 19,727.98 × 8,008.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,295.66x = 157,982,255.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,982,255.68/14,295.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,051.06

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