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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,059.52, 19,402.73 and 8,091.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,059.52, 19,402.73 and 8,091.21 is: 11,166.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,059.52 : 19,402.73 = 8,091.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,059.52/19,402.73 = 8,091.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,059.52x = 19,402.73 × 8,091.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,059.52x = 156,991,522.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,991,522.55/14,059.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,166.21

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