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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,298.39, 19,731.77 and 8,010.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,298.39, 19,731.77 and 8,010.81 is: 11,054.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,298.39 : 19,731.77 = 8,010.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,298.39/19,731.77 = 8,010.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,298.39x = 19,731.77 × 8,010.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,298.39x = 158,067,420.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,067,420.38/14,298.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,054.91

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