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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,349.44, 19,798.98 and 8,061.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,349.44, 19,798.98 and 8,061.42 is: 11,122.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,349.44 : 19,798.98 = 8,061.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,349.44/19,798.98 = 8,061.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,349.44x = 19,798.98 × 8,061.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,349.44x = 159,607,893.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,607,893.35/14,349.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,122.94

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