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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,347.80, 19,799.62 and 8,059.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,347.80, 19,799.62 and 8,059.48 is: 11,121.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,347.80 : 19,799.62 = 8,059.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,347.80/19,799.62 = 8,059.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,347.80x = 19,799.62 × 8,059.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,347.80x = 159,574,641.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,574,641.40/14,347.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,121.89

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