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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,350.48, 19,801.56 and 8,061.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,350.48, 19,801.56 and 8,061.60 is: 11,123.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,350.48 : 19,801.56 = 8,061.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,350.48/19,801.56 = 8,061.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,350.48x = 19,801.56 × 8,061.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,350.48x = 159,632,256.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,632,256.10/14,350.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,123.83

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