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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,029.38, 19,360.98 and 8,062.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,029.38, 19,360.98 and 8,062.26 is: 11,126.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,029.38 : 19,360.98 = 8,062.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,029.38/19,360.98 = 8,062.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,029.38x = 19,360.98 × 8,062.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,029.38x = 156,093,254.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,093,254.61/14,029.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,126.17

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