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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,056.47, 19,397.95 and 8,088.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,056.47, 19,397.95 and 8,088.02 is: 11,161.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,056.47 : 19,397.95 = 8,088.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,056.47/19,397.95 = 8,088.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,056.47x = 19,397.95 × 8,088.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,056.47x = 156,890,963.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,890,963.09/14,056.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,161.48

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