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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,298.06, 19,732.23 and 8,011.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,298.06, 19,732.23 and 8,011.38 is: 11,056.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,298.06 : 19,732.23 = 8,011.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,298.06/19,732.23 = 8,011.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,298.06x = 19,732.23 × 8,011.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,298.06x = 158,082,392.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,082,392.78/14,298.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,056.21

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