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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,478.03, 19,980.47 and 8,104.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,478.03, 19,980.47 and 8,104.25 is: 11,184.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,478.03 : 19,980.47 = 8,104.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,478.03/19,980.47 = 8,104.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,478.03x = 19,980.47 × 8,104.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,478.03x = 161,926,794.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,926,794.21/14,478.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,184.31

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