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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,149.91, 19,526.96 and 8,847.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,149.91, 19,526.96 and 8,847.83 is: 12,210.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,149.91 : 19,526.96 = 8,847.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,149.91/19,526.96 = 8,847.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,149.91x = 19,526.96 × 8,847.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,149.91x = 172,771,146.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,771,146.98/14,149.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,210.06

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