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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,462.62, 19,959.39 and 8,089.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,462.62, 19,959.39 and 8,089.80 is: 11,164.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,462.62 : 19,959.39 = 8,089.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,462.62/19,959.39 = 8,089.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,462.62x = 19,959.39 × 8,089.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,462.62x = 161,467,473.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,467,473.22/14,462.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,164.47

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