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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,151.60, 19,529.29 and 8,849.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,151.60, 19,529.29 and 8,849.52 is: 12,212.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,151.60 : 19,529.29 = 8,849.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,151.60/19,529.29 = 8,849.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,151.60x = 19,529.29 × 8,849.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,151.60x = 172,824,842.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,824,842.44/14,151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,212.39

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