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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.12, 19,357.40 and 8,059.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.12, 19,357.40 and 8,059.22 is: 11,121.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.12 : 19,357.40 = 8,059.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.12/19,357.40 = 8,059.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.12x = 19,357.40 × 8,059.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.12x = 156,005,545.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,005,545.23/14,027.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,121.71

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