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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,477.54, 19,979.42 and 8,103.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,477.54, 19,979.42 and 8,103.92 is: 11,183.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,477.54 : 19,979.42 = 8,103.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,477.54/19,979.42 = 8,103.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,477.54x = 19,979.42 × 8,103.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,477.54x = 161,911,480.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,911,480.91/14,477.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,183.64

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