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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,347.32, 19,799.31 and 8,059.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,347.32, 19,799.31 and 8,059.74 is: 11,122.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,347.32 : 19,799.31 = 8,059.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,347.32/19,799.31 = 8,059.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,347.32x = 19,799.31 × 8,059.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,347.32x = 159,577,290.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,577,290.78/14,347.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,122.45

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