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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,148.26, 19,523.05 and 8,179.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,148.26, 19,523.05 and 8,179.03 is: 11,286.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,148.26 : 19,523.05 = 8,179.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,148.26/19,523.05 = 8,179.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,148.26x = 19,523.05 × 8,179.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,148.26x = 159,679,611.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,679,611.64/14,148.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,286.17

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