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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,478.51, 19,982.23 and 8,107.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,478.51, 19,982.23 and 8,107.53 is: 11,189.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,478.51 : 19,982.23 = 8,107.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,478.51/19,982.23 = 8,107.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,478.51x = 19,982.23 × 8,107.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,478.51x = 162,006,504.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,006,504.21/14,478.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,189.44

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