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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,460.06, 19,954.74 and 8,086.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,460.06, 19,954.74 and 8,086.58 is: 11,159.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,460.06 : 19,954.74 = 8,086.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,460.06/19,954.74 = 8,086.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,460.06x = 19,954.74 × 8,086.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,460.06x = 161,365,471.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,365,471.29/14,460.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,159.39

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