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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,346.18, 19,797.21 and 8,058.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,346.18, 19,797.21 and 8,058.42 is: 11,120.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,346.18 : 19,797.21 = 8,058.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,346.18/19,797.21 = 8,058.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,346.18x = 19,797.21 × 8,058.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,346.18x = 159,534,233.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,534,233.01/14,346.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,120.33

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