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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,483.79, 19,982.99 and 8,109.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,483.79, 19,982.99 and 8,109.45 is: 11,188.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,483.79 : 19,982.99 = 8,109.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,483.79/19,982.99 = 8,109.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,483.79x = 19,982.99 × 8,109.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,483.79x = 162,050,917.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,050,917.79/14,483.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,188.43

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