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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,427.02, 19,906.83 and 8,053.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,427.02, 19,906.83 and 8,053.29 is: 11,112.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,427.02 : 19,906.83 = 8,053.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,427.02/19,906.83 = 8,053.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,427.02x = 19,906.83 × 8,053.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,427.02x = 160,315,357.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,315,357.01/14,427.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,112.16

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