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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,068.60, 19,417.02 and 8,099.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,068.60, 19,417.02 and 8,099.16 is: 11,178.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,068.60 : 19,417.02 = 8,099.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,068.60/19,417.02 = 8,099.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,068.60x = 19,417.02 × 8,099.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,068.60x = 157,261,551.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,261,551.70/14,068.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,178.19

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