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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,346.73, 19,799.31 and 8,059.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,346.73, 19,799.31 and 8,059.51 is: 11,122.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,346.73 : 19,799.31 = 8,059.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,346.73/19,799.31 = 8,059.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,346.73x = 19,799.31 × 8,059.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,346.73x = 159,572,736.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,572,736.94/14,346.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,122.59

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