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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,150.12, 19,527.28 and 8,848.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,150.12, 19,527.28 and 8,848.01 is: 12,210.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,150.12 : 19,527.28 = 8,848.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,150.12/19,527.28 = 8,848.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,150.12x = 19,527.28 × 8,848.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,150.12x = 172,777,568.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,777,568.71/14,150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,210.33

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