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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,346.38, 19,799.70 and 8,058.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,346.38, 19,799.70 and 8,058.74 is: 11,122.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,346.38 : 19,799.70 = 8,058.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,346.38/19,799.70 = 8,058.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,346.38x = 19,799.70 × 8,058.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,346.38x = 159,560,634.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,560,634.38/14,346.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,122.01

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