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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,150.94, 19,527.48 and 8,182.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,150.94, 19,527.48 and 8,182.20 is: 11,290.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,150.94 : 19,527.48 = 8,182.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,150.94/19,527.48 = 8,182.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,150.94x = 19,527.48 × 8,182.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,150.94x = 159,777,746.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,777,746.86/14,150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,290.96

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