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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,151.74, 19,528.94 and 8,183.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,151.74, 19,528.94 and 8,183.66 is: 11,293.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,151.74 : 19,528.94 = 8,183.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,151.74/19,528.94 = 8,183.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,151.74x = 19,528.94 × 8,183.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,151.74x = 159,818,205.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,818,205.12/14,151.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,293.18

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