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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,117.36, 19,482.84 and 8,150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,117.36, 19,482.84 and 8,150.12 is: 11,247.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,117.36 : 19,482.84 = 8,150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,117.36/19,482.84 = 8,150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,117.36x = 19,482.84 × 8,150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,117.36x = 158,787,483.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,787,483.94/14,117.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,247.68

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