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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,138.70, 19,510.92 and 7,850.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,138.70, 19,510.92 and 7,850.76 is: 10,833.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,138.70 : 19,510.92 = 7,850.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,138.70/19,510.92 = 7,850.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,138.70x = 19,510.92 × 7,850.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,138.70x = 153,175,550.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,175,550.30/14,138.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,833.78

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