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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,477.09, 19,978.76 and 8,103.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,477.09, 19,978.76 and 8,103.65 is: 11,183.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,477.09 : 19,978.76 = 8,103.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,477.09/19,978.76 = 8,103.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,477.09x = 19,978.76 × 8,103.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,477.09x = 161,900,790.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,900,790.56/14,477.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,183.24

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