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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,299.17, 19,732.80 and 8,011.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,299.17, 19,732.80 and 8,011.53 is: 11,055.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,299.17 : 19,732.80 = 8,011.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,299.17/19,732.80 = 8,011.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,299.17x = 19,732.80 × 8,011.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,299.17x = 158,089,919.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,089,919.18/14,299.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,055.88

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