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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,149.54, 19,524.18 and 8,180.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,149.54, 19,524.18 and 8,180.05 is: 11,287.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,149.54 : 19,524.18 = 8,180.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,149.54/19,524.18 = 8,180.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,149.54x = 19,524.18 × 8,180.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,149.54x = 159,708,768.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,708,768.61/14,149.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,287.21

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