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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,295.79, 19,728.18 and 8,008.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,295.79, 19,728.18 and 8,008.16 is: 11,051.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,295.79 : 19,728.18 = 8,008.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,295.79/19,728.18 = 8,008.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,295.79x = 19,728.18 × 8,008.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,295.79x = 157,986,421.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,986,421.95/14,295.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,051.26

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