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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,153.27, 19,529.96 and 8,184.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,153.27, 19,529.96 and 8,184.03 is: 11,293.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,153.27 : 19,529.96 = 8,184.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,153.27/19,529.96 = 8,184.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,153.27x = 19,529.96 × 8,184.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,153.27x = 159,833,737.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,833,737.62/14,153.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,293.06

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