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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,305.68, 19,741.78 and 8,018.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,305.68, 19,741.78 and 8,018.06 is: 11,064.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,305.68 : 19,741.78 = 8,018.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,305.68/19,741.78 = 8,018.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,305.68x = 19,741.78 × 8,018.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,305.68x = 158,290,642.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,290,642.76/14,305.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,064.88

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