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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,296.52, 19,727.88 and 8,007.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,296.52, 19,727.88 and 8,007.68 is: 11,049.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,296.52 : 19,727.88 = 8,007.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,296.52/19,727.88 = 8,007.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,296.52x = 19,727.88 × 8,007.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,296.52x = 157,974,550.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,974,550.12/14,296.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,049.86

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