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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,151.77, 19,527.89 and 8,182.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,151.77, 19,527.89 and 8,182.53 is: 11,290.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,151.77 : 19,527.89 = 8,182.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,151.77/19,527.89 = 8,182.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,151.77x = 19,527.89 × 8,182.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,151.77x = 159,787,504.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,787,504.85/14,151.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,290.99

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