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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,349.50, 19,802.32 and 8,061.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,349.50, 19,802.32 and 8,061.88 is: 11,125.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,349.50 : 19,802.32 = 8,061.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,349.50/19,802.32 = 8,061.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,349.50x = 19,802.32 × 8,061.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,349.50x = 159,643,940.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,643,940.38/14,349.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,125.40

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