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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,184.98, 19,573.56 and 8,215.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,184.98, 19,573.56 and 8,215.82 is: 11,336.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,184.98 : 19,573.56 = 8,215.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,184.98/19,573.56 = 8,215.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,184.98x = 19,573.56 × 8,215.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,184.98x = 160,812,747.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,812,747.85/14,184.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,336.84

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