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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,150.71, 19,521.93 and 8,836.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,150.71, 19,521.93 and 8,836.30 is: 12,190.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,150.71 : 19,521.93 = 8,836.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,150.71/19,521.93 = 8,836.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,150.71x = 19,521.93 × 8,836.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,150.71x = 172,501,645.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,501,645.73/14,150.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,190.32

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