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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,148.43, 19,525.67 and 8,182.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,148.43, 19,525.67 and 8,182.17 is: 11,291.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,148.43 : 19,525.67 = 8,182.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,148.43/19,525.67 = 8,182.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,148.43x = 19,525.67 × 8,182.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,148.43x = 159,762,371.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,762,371.76/14,148.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,291.88

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