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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,028.52, 19,358.70 and 8,055.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,028.52, 19,358.70 and 8,055.98 is: 11,116.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,028.52 : 19,358.70 = 8,055.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,028.52/19,358.70 = 8,055.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,028.52x = 19,358.70 × 8,055.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,028.52x = 155,953,300.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,953,300.03/14,028.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,116.87

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