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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,302.62, 19,738.62 and 8,014.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,302.62, 19,738.62 and 8,014.86 is: 11,061.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,302.62 : 19,738.62 = 8,014.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,302.62/19,738.62 = 8,014.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,302.62x = 19,738.62 × 8,014.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,302.62x = 158,202,275.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,202,275.89/14,302.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,061.07

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