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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,305.44, 19,742.72 and 8,019.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,305.44, 19,742.72 and 8,019.03 is: 11,066.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,305.44 : 19,742.72 = 8,019.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,305.44/19,742.72 = 8,019.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,305.44x = 19,742.72 × 8,019.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,305.44x = 158,317,463.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,317,463.96/14,305.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,066.94

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