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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.72, 19,358.23 and 8,059.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.72, 19,358.23 and 8,059.59 is: 11,122.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.72 : 19,358.23 = 8,059.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.72/19,358.23 = 8,059.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.72x = 19,358.23 × 8,059.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.72x = 156,019,396.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,019,396.93/14,027.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,122.22

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