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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,027.96, 19,360.29 and 8,059.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,027.96, 19,360.29 and 8,059.61 is: 11,123.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,027.96 : 19,360.29 = 8,059.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,027.96/19,360.29 = 8,059.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,027.96x = 19,360.29 × 8,059.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,027.96x = 156,036,290.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,036,290.09/14,027.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,123.24

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