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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,474.97, 19,975.88 and 8,014.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,474.97, 19,975.88 and 8,014.68 is: 11,060.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,474.97 : 19,975.88 = 8,014.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,474.97/19,975.88 = 8,014.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,474.97x = 19,975.88 × 8,014.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,474.97x = 160,100,305.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,100,305.96/14,474.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,060.49

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