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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,396.78, 19,866.79 and 8,108.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,396.78, 19,866.79 and 8,108.75 is: 11,189.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,396.78 : 19,866.79 = 8,108.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,396.78/19,866.79 = 8,108.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,396.78x = 19,866.79 × 8,108.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,396.78x = 161,094,833.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,094,833.41/14,396.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,189.64

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