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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,150.88, 19,527.93 and 8,182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,150.88, 19,527.93 and 8,182.44 is: 11,291.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,150.88 : 19,527.93 = 8,182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,150.88/19,527.93 = 8,182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,150.88x = 19,527.93 × 8,182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,150.88x = 159,786,115.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,786,115.55/14,150.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,291.60

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