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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,140.08, 19,512.93 and 8,478.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,140.08, 19,512.93 and 8,478.03 is: 11,699.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,140.08 : 19,512.93 = 8,478.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,140.08/19,512.93 = 8,478.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,140.08x = 19,512.93 × 8,478.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,140.08x = 165,431,205.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,431,205.93/14,140.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,699.45

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