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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,183.98, 19,572.19 and 8,214.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,183.98, 19,572.19 and 8,214.82 is: 11,335.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,183.98 : 19,572.19 = 8,214.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,183.98/19,572.19 = 8,214.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,183.98x = 19,572.19 × 8,214.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,183.98x = 160,781,878.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,781,878.92/14,183.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,335.46

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