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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,029.20, 19,359.86 and 8,060.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,029.20, 19,359.86 and 8,060.77 is: 11,123.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,029.20 : 19,359.86 = 8,060.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,029.20/19,359.86 = 8,060.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,029.20x = 19,359.86 × 8,060.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,029.20x = 156,055,299.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,055,299.03/14,029.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,123.61

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