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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,150.88, 19,526.76 and 8,846.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,150.88, 19,526.76 and 8,846.28 is: 12,206.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,150.88 : 19,526.76 = 8,846.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,150.88/19,526.76 = 8,846.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,150.88x = 19,526.76 × 8,846.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,150.88x = 172,739,186.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,739,186.45/14,150.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,206.96

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