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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,305.48, 19,741.26 and 8,017.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,305.48, 19,741.26 and 8,017.72 is: 11,064.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,305.48 : 19,741.26 = 8,017.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,305.48/19,741.26 = 8,017.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,305.48x = 19,741.26 × 8,017.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,305.48x = 158,279,895.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,279,895.13/14,305.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,064.28

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