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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,479.16, 19,977.80 and 8,813.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,479.16, 19,977.80 and 8,813.84 is: 12,161.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,479.16 : 19,977.80 = 8,813.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,479.16/19,977.80 = 8,813.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,479.16x = 19,977.80 × 8,813.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,479.16x = 176,081,132.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,081,132.75/14,479.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,161.00

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