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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,305.05, 19,740.90 and 8,017.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,305.05, 19,740.90 and 8,017.29 is: 11,063.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,305.05 : 19,740.90 = 8,017.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,305.05/19,740.90 = 8,017.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,305.05x = 19,740.90 × 8,017.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,305.05x = 158,268,520.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,268,520.16/14,305.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,063.82

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