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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,476.62, 19,978.47 and 8,191.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,476.62, 19,978.47 and 8,191.02 is: 11,304.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,476.62 : 19,978.47 = 8,191.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,476.62/19,978.47 = 8,191.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,476.62x = 19,978.47 × 8,191.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,476.62x = 163,644,047.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,644,047.34/14,476.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,304.02

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