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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,481.42, 19,979.71 and 8,107.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,481.42, 19,979.71 and 8,107.07 is: 11,185.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,481.42 : 19,979.71 = 8,107.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,481.42/19,979.71 = 8,107.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,481.42x = 19,979.71 × 8,107.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,481.42x = 161,976,862.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,976,862.31/14,481.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,185.15

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