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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,297.64, 19,730.73 and 8,010.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,297.64, 19,730.73 and 8,010.06 is: 11,053.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,297.64 : 19,730.73 = 8,010.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,297.64/19,730.73 = 8,010.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,297.64x = 19,730.73 × 8,010.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,297.64x = 158,044,331.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,044,331.14/14,297.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,053.88

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