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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,150.74, 19,527.56 and 8,182.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,150.74, 19,527.56 and 8,182.66 is: 11,291.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,150.74 : 19,527.56 = 8,182.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,150.74/19,527.56 = 8,182.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,150.74x = 19,527.56 × 8,182.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,150.74x = 159,787,384.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,787,384.11/14,150.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,291.80

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