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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,304.96, 19,739.52 and 8,016

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,304.96, 19,739.52 and 8,016 is: 11,061.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,304.96 : 19,739.52 = 8,016 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,304.96/19,739.52 = 8,016/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,304.96x = 19,739.52 × 8,016
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,304.96x = 158,231,992.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,231,992.32/14,304.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,061.34

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