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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,126.68, 19,493.94 and 7,838.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,126.68, 19,493.94 and 7,838.92 is: 10,817.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,126.68 : 19,493.94 = 7,838.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,126.68/19,493.94 = 7,838.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,126.68x = 19,493.94 × 7,838.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,126.68x = 152,811,436.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,811,436.14/14,126.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,817.22

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