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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,121.89, 19,482.83 and 8,151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,121.89, 19,482.83 and 8,151.38 is: 11,245.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,121.89 : 19,482.83 = 8,151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,121.89/19,482.83 = 8,151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,121.89x = 19,482.83 × 8,151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,121.89x = 158,812,025.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,812,025.85/14,121.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,245.80

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