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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,029.32, 19,360.50 and 8,060.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,029.32, 19,360.50 and 8,060.58 is: 11,123.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,029.32 : 19,360.50 = 8,060.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,029.32/19,360.50 = 8,060.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,029.32x = 19,360.50 × 8,060.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,029.32x = 156,056,859.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,056,859.09/14,029.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,123.62

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