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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,479.12, 19,979.50 and 8,106.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,479.12, 19,979.50 and 8,106.06 is: 11,185.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,479.12 : 19,979.50 = 8,106.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,479.12/19,979.50 = 8,106.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,479.12x = 19,979.50 × 8,106.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,479.12x = 161,954,985.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,954,985.24/14,479.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,185.42

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