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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,299.19, 19,732.91 and 8,011.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,299.19, 19,732.91 and 8,011.56 is: 11,055.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,299.19 : 19,732.91 = 8,011.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,299.19/19,732.91 = 8,011.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,299.19x = 19,732.91 × 8,011.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,299.19x = 158,091,392.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,091,392.44/14,299.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,055.97

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