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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,108.12, 19,465.35 and 8,803.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,108.12, 19,465.35 and 8,803.79 is: 12,146.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,108.12 : 19,465.35 = 8,803.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,108.12/19,465.35 = 8,803.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,108.12x = 19,465.35 × 8,803.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,108.12x = 171,368,853.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,368,853.68/14,108.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,146.82

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