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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,346.96, 19,799.28 and 8,059.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,346.96, 19,799.28 and 8,059.92 is: 11,122.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,346.96 : 19,799.28 = 8,059.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,346.96/19,799.28 = 8,059.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,346.96x = 19,799.28 × 8,059.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,346.96x = 159,580,612.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,580,612.86/14,346.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,122.96

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