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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,150.27, 19,525.82 and 8,181.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,150.27, 19,525.82 and 8,181.03 is: 11,288.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,150.27 : 19,525.82 = 8,181.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,150.27/19,525.82 = 8,181.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,150.27x = 19,525.82 × 8,181.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,150.27x = 159,741,278.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,741,278.29/14,150.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,288.92

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