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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,295.85, 19,728.48 and 8,008.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,295.85, 19,728.48 and 8,008.27 is: 11,051.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,295.85 : 19,728.48 = 8,008.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,295.85/19,728.48 = 8,008.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,295.85x = 19,728.48 × 8,008.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,295.85x = 157,990,994.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,990,994.53/14,295.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,051.53

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