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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,301.06, 19,736.38 and 8,014.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,301.06, 19,736.38 and 8,014.38 is: 11,060.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,301.06 : 19,736.38 = 8,014.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,301.06/19,736.38 = 8,014.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,301.06x = 19,736.38 × 8,014.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,301.06x = 158,174,849.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,174,849.14/14,301.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,060.36

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