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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,126.03, 19,493.91 and 7,838.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,126.03, 19,493.91 and 7,838.40 is: 10,816.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,126.03 : 19,493.91 = 7,838.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,126.03/19,493.91 = 7,838.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,126.03x = 19,493.91 × 7,838.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,126.03x = 152,801,064.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,801,064.14/14,126.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,816.99

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