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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,130.06, 19,499.58 and 7,842.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,130.06, 19,499.58 and 7,842.44 is: 10,822.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,130.06 : 19,499.58 = 7,842.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,130.06/19,499.58 = 7,842.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,130.06x = 19,499.58 × 7,842.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,130.06x = 152,924,188.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,924,188.68/14,130.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,822.61

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