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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,309.32, 19,746.85 and 8,021.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,309.32, 19,746.85 and 8,021.70 is: 11,069.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,309.32 : 19,746.85 = 8,021.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,309.32/19,746.85 = 8,021.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,309.32x = 19,746.85 × 8,021.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,309.32x = 158,403,229.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,403,229.60/14,309.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,069.93

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