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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,299.48, 19,732.98 and 8,011.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,299.48, 19,732.98 and 8,011.72 is: 11,056.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,299.48 : 19,732.98 = 8,011.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,299.48/19,732.98 = 8,011.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,299.48x = 19,732.98 × 8,011.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,299.48x = 158,095,110.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,095,110.53/14,299.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,056.00

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