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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,302.90, 19,737.96 and 8,015.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,302.90, 19,737.96 and 8,015.27 is: 11,061.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,302.90 : 19,737.96 = 8,015.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,302.90/19,737.96 = 8,015.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,302.90x = 19,737.96 × 8,015.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,302.90x = 158,205,078.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,205,078.65/14,302.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,061.05

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