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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,156.37, 19,527.48 and 8,853.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,156.37, 19,527.48 and 8,853.81 is: 12,213.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,156.37 : 19,527.48 = 8,853.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,156.37/19,527.48 = 8,853.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,156.37x = 19,527.48 × 8,853.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,156.37x = 172,892,524.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,892,524.47/14,156.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,213.05

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