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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,347.76, 19,801.80 and 8,060.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,347.76, 19,801.80 and 8,060.48 is: 11,124.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,347.76 : 19,801.80 = 8,060.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,347.76/19,801.80 = 8,060.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,347.76x = 19,801.80 × 8,060.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,347.76x = 159,612,012.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,612,012.86/14,347.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,124.52

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