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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,348.96, 19,799.37 and 8,060.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,348.96, 19,799.37 and 8,060.12 is: 11,121.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,348.96 : 19,799.37 = 8,060.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,348.96/19,799.37 = 8,060.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,348.96x = 19,799.37 × 8,060.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,348.96x = 159,585,298.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,585,298.12/14,348.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,121.73

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