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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,026.14, 19,357.79 and 8,057.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,026.14, 19,357.79 and 8,057.80 is: 11,120.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,026.14 : 19,357.79 = 8,057.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,026.14/19,357.79 = 8,057.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,026.14x = 19,357.79 × 8,057.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,026.14x = 155,981,200.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,981,200.26/14,026.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,120.75

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