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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,148.84, 19,528.92 and 8,184.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,148.84, 19,528.92 and 8,184.24 is: 11,296.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,148.84 : 19,528.92 = 8,184.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,148.84/19,528.92 = 8,184.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,148.84x = 19,528.92 × 8,184.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,148.84x = 159,829,368.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,829,368.22/14,148.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,296.29

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