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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,298.31, 19,731.66 and 8,010.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,298.31, 19,731.66 and 8,010.67 is: 11,054.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,298.31 : 19,731.66 = 8,010.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,298.31/19,731.66 = 8,010.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,298.31x = 19,731.66 × 8,010.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,298.31x = 158,063,816.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,063,816.81/14,298.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,054.72

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