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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,346.31, 19,799.77 and 8,058.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,346.31, 19,799.77 and 8,058.69 is: 11,122.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,346.31 : 19,799.77 = 8,058.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,346.31/19,799.77 = 8,058.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,346.31x = 19,799.77 × 8,058.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,346.31x = 159,560,208.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,560,208.50/14,346.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,122.04

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