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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,435.91, 19,921.80 and 8,063.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,435.91, 19,921.80 and 8,063.06 is: 11,127.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,435.91 : 19,921.80 = 8,063.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,435.91/19,921.80 = 8,063.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,435.91x = 19,921.80 × 8,063.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,435.91x = 160,630,569.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,630,569.10/14,435.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,127.15

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