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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,347.38, 19,801.08 and 8,059.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,347.38, 19,801.08 and 8,059.74 is: 11,123.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,347.38 : 19,801.08 = 8,059.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,347.38/19,801.08 = 8,059.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,347.38x = 19,801.08 × 8,059.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,347.38x = 159,591,556.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,591,556.52/14,347.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,123.39

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