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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,297.06, 19,729.96 and 8,009.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,297.06, 19,729.96 and 8,009.44 is: 11,053.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,297.06 : 19,729.96 = 8,009.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,297.06/19,729.96 = 8,009.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,297.06x = 19,729.96 × 8,009.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,297.06x = 158,025,861.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,025,861.47/14,297.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,053.03

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