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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,059.48, 19,401.50 and 8,087.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,059.48, 19,401.50 and 8,087.08 is: 11,159.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,059.48 : 19,401.50 = 8,087.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,059.48/19,401.50 = 8,087.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,059.48x = 19,401.50 × 8,087.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,059.48x = 156,901,482.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,901,482.62/14,059.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,159.84

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