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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,151.25, 19,527.60 and 8,183.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,151.25, 19,527.60 and 8,183.31 is: 11,292.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,151.25 : 19,527.60 = 8,183.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,151.25/19,527.60 = 8,183.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,151.25x = 19,527.60 × 8,183.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,151.25x = 159,800,404.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,800,404.36/14,151.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,292.32

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