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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.27, 19,357.97 and 8,058.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.27, 19,357.97 and 8,058.79 is: 11,121.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.27 : 19,357.97 = 8,058.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.27/19,357.97 = 8,058.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.27x = 19,357.97 × 8,058.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.27x = 156,001,718.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,001,718.27/14,027.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,121.32

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