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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,297.14, 19,730.04 and 8,009.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,297.14, 19,730.04 and 8,009.56 is: 11,053.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,297.14 : 19,730.04 = 8,009.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,297.14/19,730.04 = 8,009.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,297.14x = 19,730.04 × 8,009.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,297.14x = 158,028,939.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,028,939.18/14,297.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,053.19

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