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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,298.40, 19,731.72 and 8,010.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,298.40, 19,731.72 and 8,010.76 is: 11,054.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,298.40 : 19,731.72 = 8,010.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,298.40/19,731.72 = 8,010.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,298.40x = 19,731.72 × 8,010.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,298.40x = 158,066,073.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,066,073.31/14,298.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,054.81

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