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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,304.73, 19,740.23 and 8,016.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,304.73, 19,740.23 and 8,016.97 is: 11,063.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,304.73 : 19,740.23 = 8,016.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,304.73/19,740.23 = 8,016.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,304.73x = 19,740.23 × 8,016.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,304.73x = 158,256,791.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,256,791.62/14,304.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,063.25

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