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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,150.07, 19,526.27 and 8,181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,150.07, 19,526.27 and 8,181.32 is: 11,289.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,150.07 : 19,526.27 = 8,181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,150.07/19,526.27 = 8,181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,150.07x = 19,526.27 × 8,181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,150.07x = 159,750,524.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,750,524.74/14,150.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,289.73

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