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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,304.79, 19,740.27 and 8,017.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,304.79, 19,740.27 and 8,017.03 is: 11,063.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,304.79 : 19,740.27 = 8,017.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,304.79/19,740.27 = 8,017.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,304.79x = 19,740.27 × 8,017.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,304.79x = 158,258,336.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,258,336.80/14,304.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,063.31

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