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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,459.76, 19,953.48 and 8,086.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,459.76, 19,953.48 and 8,086.08 is: 11,158.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,459.76 : 19,953.48 = 8,086.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,459.76/19,953.48 = 8,086.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,459.76x = 19,953.48 × 8,086.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,459.76x = 161,345,435.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,345,435.56/14,459.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,158.24

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