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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,297.53, 19,730.60 and 8,009.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,297.53, 19,730.60 and 8,009.91 is: 11,053.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,297.53 : 19,730.60 = 8,009.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,297.53/19,730.60 = 8,009.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,297.53x = 19,730.60 × 8,009.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,297.53x = 158,040,330.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,040,330.25/14,297.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,053.68

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