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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,429.10, 19,910.36 and 8,056.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,429.10, 19,910.36 and 8,056.06 is: 11,116.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,429.10 : 19,910.36 = 8,056.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,429.10/19,910.36 = 8,056.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,429.10x = 19,910.36 × 8,056.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,429.10x = 160,398,979.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,398,979.83/14,429.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,116.35

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