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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.70, 19,358.98 and 8,059.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.70, 19,358.98 and 8,059.76 is: 11,122.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.70 : 19,358.98 = 8,059.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.70/19,358.98 = 8,059.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.70x = 19,358.98 × 8,059.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.70x = 156,028,732.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,028,732.64/14,027.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,122.90

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