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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,478.78, 19,981.17 and 8,190.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,478.78, 19,981.17 and 8,190.75 is: 11,303.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,478.78 : 19,981.17 = 8,190.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,478.78/19,981.17 = 8,190.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,478.78x = 19,981.17 × 8,190.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,478.78x = 163,660,768.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,660,768.18/14,478.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,303.49

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