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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,150.25, 19,527.87 and 8,485.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,150.25, 19,527.87 and 8,485.92 is: 11,710.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,150.25 : 19,527.87 = 8,485.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,150.25/19,527.87 = 8,485.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,150.25x = 19,527.87 × 8,485.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,150.25x = 165,711,942.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,711,942.59/14,150.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,710.88

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