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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,136.72, 19,508.58 and 7,849.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,136.72, 19,508.58 and 7,849.12 is: 10,831.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,136.72 : 19,508.58 = 7,849.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,136.72/19,508.58 = 7,849.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,136.72x = 19,508.58 × 7,849.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,136.72x = 153,125,185.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,125,185.45/14,136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,831.73

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