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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,302.77, 19,737.84 and 8,015.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,302.77, 19,737.84 and 8,015.14 is: 11,060.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,302.77 : 19,737.84 = 8,015.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,302.77/19,737.84 = 8,015.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,302.77x = 19,737.84 × 8,015.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,302.77x = 158,201,550.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,201,550.90/14,302.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,060.90

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