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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,058.87, 19,407.90 and 8,089.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,058.87, 19,407.90 and 8,089.37 is: 11,167.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,058.87 : 19,407.90 = 8,089.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,058.87/19,407.90 = 8,089.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,058.87x = 19,407.90 × 8,089.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,058.87x = 156,997,690.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,997,690.10/14,058.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,167.17

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