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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,028.14, 19,360.56 and 8,059.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,028.14, 19,360.56 and 8,059.80 is: 11,123.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,028.14 : 19,360.56 = 8,059.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,028.14/19,360.56 = 8,059.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,028.14x = 19,360.56 × 8,059.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,028.14x = 156,042,241.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,042,241.49/14,028.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,123.52

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