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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,068.79, 19,412.06 and 8,098.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,068.79, 19,412.06 and 8,098.89 is: 11,174.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,068.79 : 19,412.06 = 8,098.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,068.79/19,412.06 = 8,098.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,068.79x = 19,412.06 × 8,098.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,068.79x = 157,216,025.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,216,025.32/14,068.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,174.81

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