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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,479.51, 19,983.61 and 8,108.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,479.51, 19,983.61 and 8,108.53 is: 11,190.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,479.51 : 19,983.61 = 8,108.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,479.51/19,983.61 = 8,108.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,479.51x = 19,983.61 × 8,108.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,479.51x = 162,037,701.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,037,701.19/14,479.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,190.83

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