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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,150.73, 19,534.05 and 8,844.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,150.73, 19,534.05 and 8,844.42 is: 12,209.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,150.73 : 19,534.05 = 8,844.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,150.73/19,534.05 = 8,844.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,150.73x = 19,534.05 × 8,844.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,150.73x = 172,767,342.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,767,342.50/14,150.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,209.08

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