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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,054.80, 19,397.55 and 8,086.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,054.80, 19,397.55 and 8,086.33 is: 11,160.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,054.80 : 19,397.55 = 8,086.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,054.80/19,397.55 = 8,086.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,054.80x = 19,397.55 × 8,086.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,054.80x = 156,854,990.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,854,990.49/14,054.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,160.24

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