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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,057.48, 19,398.74 and 8,085.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,057.48, 19,398.74 and 8,085.08 is: 11,157.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,057.48 : 19,398.74 = 8,085.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,057.48/19,398.74 = 8,085.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,057.48x = 19,398.74 × 8,085.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,057.48x = 156,840,364.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,840,364.80/14,057.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,157.08

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