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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,296.59, 19,729.67 and 8,009.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,296.59, 19,729.67 and 8,009.37 is: 11,053.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,296.59 : 19,729.67 = 8,009.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,296.59/19,729.67 = 8,009.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,296.59x = 19,729.67 × 8,009.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,296.59x = 158,022,186.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,022,186.96/14,296.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,053.14

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