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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,346.56, 19,798.08 and 8,060

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,346.56, 19,798.08 and 8,060 is: 11,122.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,346.56 : 19,798.08 = 8,060 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,346.56/19,798.08 = 8,060/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,346.56x = 19,798.08 × 8,060
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,346.56x = 159,572,524.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,572,524.80/14,346.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,122.70

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