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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,348.46, 19,798.68 and 8,059.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,348.46, 19,798.68 and 8,059.62 is: 11,121.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,348.46 : 19,798.68 = 8,059.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,348.46/19,798.68 = 8,059.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,348.46x = 19,798.68 × 8,059.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,348.46x = 159,569,837.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,569,837.30/14,348.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,121.04

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