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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,056.94, 19,398.01 and 8,088.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,056.94, 19,398.01 and 8,088.82 is: 11,162.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,056.94 : 19,398.01 = 8,088.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,056.94/19,398.01 = 8,088.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,056.94x = 19,398.01 × 8,088.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,056.94x = 156,907,071.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,907,071.34/14,056.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,162.25

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