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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,059.16, 19,401.54 and 8,090.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,059.16, 19,401.54 and 8,090.72 is: 11,165.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,059.16 : 19,401.54 = 8,090.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,059.16/19,401.54 = 8,090.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,059.16x = 19,401.54 × 8,090.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,059.16x = 156,972,427.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,972,427.71/14,059.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,165.14

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