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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,055.12, 19,399.91 and 8,088.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,055.12, 19,399.91 and 8,088.66 is: 11,164.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,055.12 : 19,399.91 = 8,088.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,055.12/19,399.91 = 8,088.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,055.12x = 19,399.91 × 8,088.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,055.12x = 156,919,235.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,919,235.58/14,055.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,164.56

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