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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,305.20, 19,741.08 and 8,017.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,305.20, 19,741.08 and 8,017.56 is: 11,064.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,305.20 : 19,741.08 = 8,017.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,305.20/19,741.08 = 8,017.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,305.20x = 19,741.08 × 8,017.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,305.20x = 158,275,293.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,275,293.36/14,305.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,064.18

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