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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,149.09, 19,525.86 and 8,846.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,149.09, 19,525.86 and 8,846.98 is: 12,208.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,149.09 : 19,525.86 = 8,846.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,149.09/19,525.86 = 8,846.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,149.09x = 19,525.86 × 8,846.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,149.09x = 172,744,892.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,744,892.90/14,149.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,208.90

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