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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,479.67, 19,982.94 and 8,106.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,479.67, 19,982.94 and 8,106.86 is: 11,188.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,479.67 : 19,982.94 = 8,106.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,479.67/19,982.94 = 8,106.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,479.67x = 19,982.94 × 8,106.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,479.67x = 161,998,896.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,998,896.97/14,479.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,188.02

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