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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,388.64, 19,854.91 and 8,015.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,388.64, 19,854.91 and 8,015.02 is: 11,059.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,388.64 : 19,854.91 = 8,015.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,388.64/19,854.91 = 8,015.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,388.64x = 19,854.91 × 8,015.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,388.64x = 159,137,500.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,137,500.75/14,388.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,059.94

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