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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,182.12, 19,573.14 and 8,214.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,182.12, 19,573.14 and 8,214.04 is: 11,336.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,182.12 : 19,573.14 = 8,214.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,182.12/19,573.14 = 8,214.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,182.12x = 19,573.14 × 8,214.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,182.12x = 160,774,554.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,774,554.89/14,182.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,336.43

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