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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,150.48, 19,521.96 and 8,551.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,150.48, 19,521.96 and 8,551.76 is: 11,797.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,150.48 : 19,521.96 = 8,551.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,150.48/19,521.96 = 8,551.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,150.48x = 19,521.96 × 8,551.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,150.48x = 166,947,116.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,947,116.65/14,150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,797.98

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