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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,152.95, 19,534.56 and 8,183.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,152.95, 19,534.56 and 8,183.76 is: 11,295.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,152.95 : 19,534.56 = 8,183.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,152.95/19,534.56 = 8,183.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,152.95x = 19,534.56 × 8,183.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,152.95x = 159,866,150.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,866,150.75/14,152.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,295.61

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