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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,151.09, 19,528.62 and 8,848.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,151.09, 19,528.62 and 8,848.98 is: 12,211.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,151.09 : 19,528.62 = 8,848.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,151.09/19,528.62 = 8,848.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,151.09x = 19,528.62 × 8,848.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,151.09x = 172,808,367.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,808,367.81/14,151.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,211.66

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