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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,109.31, 19,471.48 and 8,060.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,109.31, 19,471.48 and 8,060.08 is: 11,123.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,109.31 : 19,471.48 = 8,060.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,109.31/19,471.48 = 8,060.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,109.31x = 19,471.48 × 8,060.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,109.31x = 156,941,686.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,941,686.52/14,109.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,123.27

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