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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,380.37, 19,844.69 and 8,007.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,380.37, 19,844.69 and 8,007.29 is: 11,049.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,380.37 : 19,844.69 = 8,007.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,380.37/19,844.69 = 8,007.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,380.37x = 19,844.69 × 8,007.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,380.37x = 158,902,048.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,902,048.53/14,380.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,049.93

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