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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,150.07, 19,529.46 and 8,185.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,150.07, 19,529.46 and 8,185.37 is: 11,297.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,150.07 : 19,529.46 = 8,185.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,150.07/19,529.46 = 8,185.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,150.07x = 19,529.46 × 8,185.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,150.07x = 159,855,758.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,855,758.35/14,150.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,297.17

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