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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,151.03, 19,528.52 and 8,848.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,151.03, 19,528.52 and 8,848.95 is: 12,211.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,151.03 : 19,528.52 = 8,848.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,151.03/19,528.52 = 8,848.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,151.03x = 19,528.52 × 8,848.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,151.03x = 172,806,852.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,806,852.81/14,151.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,211.61

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