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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,305.26, 19,741.30 and 8,017.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,305.26, 19,741.30 and 8,017.64 is: 11,064.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,305.26 : 19,741.30 = 8,017.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,305.26/19,741.30 = 8,017.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,305.26x = 19,741.30 × 8,017.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,305.26x = 158,278,636.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,278,636.53/14,305.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,064.37

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