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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,147.30, 19,522.13 and 8,179.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,147.30, 19,522.13 and 8,179.35 is: 11,286.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,147.30 : 19,522.13 = 8,179.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,147.30/19,522.13 = 8,179.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,147.30x = 19,522.13 × 8,179.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,147.30x = 159,678,356.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,678,356.85/14,147.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,286.84

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