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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,348.63, 19,802.93 and 8,061

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,348.63, 19,802.93 and 8,061 is: 11,125.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,348.63 : 19,802.93 = 8,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,348.63/19,802.93 = 8,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,348.63x = 19,802.93 × 8,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,348.63x = 159,631,378.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,631,378.43/14,348.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,125.20

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