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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,347.94, 19,800.05 and 8,060.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,347.94, 19,800.05 and 8,060.31 is: 11,123.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,347.94 : 19,800.05 = 8,060.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,347.94/19,800.05 = 8,060.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,347.94x = 19,800.05 × 8,060.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,347.94x = 159,594,500.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,594,500.71/14,347.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,123.17

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