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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,151.60, 19,528.92 and 8,183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,151.60, 19,528.92 and 8,183.16 is: 11,292.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,151.60 : 19,528.92 = 8,183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,151.60/19,528.92 = 8,183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,151.60x = 19,528.92 × 8,183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,151.60x = 159,808,276.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,808,276.99/14,151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,292.59

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