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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,150.60, 19,527.91 and 8,848.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,150.60, 19,527.91 and 8,848.52 is: 12,211.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,150.60 : 19,527.91 = 8,848.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,150.60/19,527.91 = 8,848.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,150.60x = 19,527.91 × 8,848.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,150.60x = 172,793,004.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,793,004.55/14,150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,211.01

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