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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,349.24, 19,802.34 and 8,062.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,349.24, 19,802.34 and 8,062.20 is: 11,126.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,349.24 : 19,802.34 = 8,062.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,349.24/19,802.34 = 8,062.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,349.24x = 19,802.34 × 8,062.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,349.24x = 159,650,425.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,650,425.55/14,349.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,126.05

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