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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,296.08, 19,728.68 and 8,008.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,296.08, 19,728.68 and 8,008.44 is: 11,051.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,296.08 : 19,728.68 = 8,008.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,296.08/19,728.68 = 8,008.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,296.08x = 19,728.68 × 8,008.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,296.08x = 157,995,950.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,995,950.06/14,296.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,051.70

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