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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,126.58, 19,495.35 and 7,839

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,126.58, 19,495.35 and 7,839 is: 10,818.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,126.58 : 19,495.35 = 7,839 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,126.58/19,495.35 = 7,839/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,126.58x = 19,495.35 × 7,839
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,126.58x = 152,824,048.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,824,048.65/14,126.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,818.19

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