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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,150.10, 19,527.66 and 8,485.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,150.10, 19,527.66 and 8,485.77 is: 11,710.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,150.10 : 19,527.66 = 8,485.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,150.10/19,527.66 = 8,485.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,150.10x = 19,527.66 × 8,485.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,150.10x = 165,707,188.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,707,188.97/14,150.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,710.67

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