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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,150.17, 19,524.04 and 8,180.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,150.17, 19,524.04 and 8,180.79 is: 11,287.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,150.17 : 19,524.04 = 8,180.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,150.17/19,524.04 = 8,180.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,150.17x = 19,524.04 × 8,180.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,150.17x = 159,722,071.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,722,071.19/14,150.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,287.64

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