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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,060.48, 19,402.86 and 8,088.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,060.48, 19,402.86 and 8,088.08 is: 11,161.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,060.48 : 19,402.86 = 8,088.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,060.48/19,402.86 = 8,088.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,060.48x = 19,402.86 × 8,088.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,060.48x = 156,931,883.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,931,883.91/14,060.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,161.20

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