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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,307.90, 19,744.20 and 8,019.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,307.90, 19,744.20 and 8,019.06 is: 11,065.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,307.90 : 19,744.20 = 8,019.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,307.90/19,744.20 = 8,019.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,307.90x = 19,744.20 × 8,019.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,307.90x = 158,329,924.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,329,924.45/14,307.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,065.91

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