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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,348.04, 19,802.14 and 8,060.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,348.04, 19,802.14 and 8,060.42 is: 11,124.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,348.04 : 19,802.14 = 8,060.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,348.04/19,802.14 = 8,060.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,348.04x = 19,802.14 × 8,060.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,348.04x = 159,613,565.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,613,565.30/14,348.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,124.42

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