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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,059.58, 19,401.62 and 8,091.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,059.58, 19,401.62 and 8,091.45 is: 11,165.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,059.58 : 19,401.62 = 8,091.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,059.58/19,401.62 = 8,091.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,059.58x = 19,401.62 × 8,091.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,059.58x = 156,987,238.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,987,238.15/14,059.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,165.86

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