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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.75, 19,357.18 and 8,058.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.75, 19,357.18 and 8,058.25 is: 11,119.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.75 : 19,357.18 = 8,058.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.75/19,357.18 = 8,058.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.75x = 19,357.18 × 8,058.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.75x = 155,984,995.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,984,995.74/14,027.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,119.74

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