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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,481.06, 19,982.16 and 8,108.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,481.06, 19,982.16 and 8,108.01 is: 11,188.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,481.06 : 19,982.16 = 8,108.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,481.06/19,982.16 = 8,108.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,481.06x = 19,982.16 × 8,108.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,481.06x = 162,015,553.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,015,553.10/14,481.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,188.10

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