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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,298.14, 19,731.42 and 8,010.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,298.14, 19,731.42 and 8,010.56 is: 11,054.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,298.14 : 19,731.42 = 8,010.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,298.14/19,731.42 = 8,010.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,298.14x = 19,731.42 × 8,010.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,298.14x = 158,059,723.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,059,723.80/14,298.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,054.57

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