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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,149.53, 19,526.45 and 8,847.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,149.53, 19,526.45 and 8,847.45 is: 12,209.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,149.53 : 19,526.45 = 8,847.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,149.53/19,526.45 = 8,847.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,149.53x = 19,526.45 × 8,847.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,149.53x = 172,759,245.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,759,245.82/14,149.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,209.54

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