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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,480.03, 19,976.50 and 8,810.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,480.03, 19,976.50 and 8,810.23 is: 12,154.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,480.03 : 19,976.50 = 8,810.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,480.03/19,976.50 = 8,810.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,480.03x = 19,976.50 × 8,810.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,480.03x = 175,997,649.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,997,649.55/14,480.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,154.51

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