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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,302.90, 19,737.98 and 8,015.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,302.90, 19,737.98 and 8,015.32 is: 11,061.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,302.90 : 19,737.98 = 8,015.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,302.90/19,737.98 = 8,015.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,302.90x = 19,737.98 × 8,015.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,302.90x = 158,206,225.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,206,225.85/14,302.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,061.13

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