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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,028.12, 19,358.78 and 8,060.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,028.12, 19,358.78 and 8,060.22 is: 11,123.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,028.12 : 19,358.78 = 8,060.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,028.12/19,358.78 = 8,060.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,028.12x = 19,358.78 × 8,060.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,028.12x = 156,036,025.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,036,025.73/14,028.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,123.09

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