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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,346.76, 19,799.04 and 8,059

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,346.76, 19,799.04 and 8,059 is: 11,121.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,346.76 : 19,799.04 = 8,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,346.76/19,799.04 = 8,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,346.76x = 19,799.04 × 8,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,346.76x = 159,560,463.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,560,463.36/14,346.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,121.71

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