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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,150.12, 19,527.36 and 8,561.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,150.12, 19,527.36 and 8,561.12 is: 11,814.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,150.12 : 19,527.36 = 8,561.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,150.12/19,527.36 = 8,561.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,150.12x = 19,527.36 × 8,561.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,150.12x = 167,176,072.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,176,072.24/14,150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,814.46

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