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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,086.98, 19,441.35 and 7,801.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,086.98, 19,441.35 and 7,801.38 is: 10,766.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,086.98 : 19,441.35 = 7,801.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,086.98/19,441.35 = 7,801.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,086.98x = 19,441.35 × 7,801.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,086.98x = 151,669,359.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,669,359.06/14,086.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,766.63

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