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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,346.93, 19,800.63 and 8,059.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,346.93, 19,800.63 and 8,059.32 is: 11,122.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,346.93 : 19,800.63 = 8,059.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,346.93/19,800.63 = 8,059.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,346.93x = 19,800.63 × 8,059.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,346.93x = 159,579,613.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,579,613.37/14,346.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,122.91

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