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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,479.76, 19,980.60 and 8,105.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,479.76, 19,980.60 and 8,105.94 is: 11,185.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,479.76 : 19,980.60 = 8,105.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,479.76/19,980.60 = 8,105.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,479.76x = 19,980.60 × 8,105.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,479.76x = 161,961,444.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,961,444.86/14,479.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,185.37

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