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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,055.80, 19,396.48 and 8,088.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,055.80, 19,396.48 and 8,088.39 is: 11,161.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,055.80 : 19,396.48 = 8,088.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,055.80/19,396.48 = 8,088.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,055.80x = 19,396.48 × 8,088.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,055.80x = 156,886,294.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,886,294.87/14,055.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,161.68

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