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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,128.85, 19,498.72 and 7,841.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,128.85, 19,498.72 and 7,841.23 is: 10,821.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,128.85 : 19,498.72 = 7,841.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,128.85/19,498.72 = 7,841.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,128.85x = 19,498.72 × 7,841.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,128.85x = 152,893,850.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,893,850.73/14,128.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,821.39

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