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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,152.10, 19,529.98 and 8,850.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,152.10, 19,529.98 and 8,850.02 is: 12,213.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,152.10 : 19,529.98 = 8,850.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,152.10/19,529.98 = 8,850.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,152.10x = 19,529.98 × 8,850.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,152.10x = 172,840,713.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,840,713.60/14,152.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,213.08

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