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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,119.11, 19,481.24 and 8,149.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,119.11, 19,481.24 and 8,149.52 is: 11,244.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,119.11 : 19,481.24 = 8,149.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,119.11/19,481.24 = 8,149.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,119.11x = 19,481.24 × 8,149.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,119.11x = 158,762,616.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,762,616.85/14,119.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,244.52

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