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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,139.08, 19,512.58 and 7,851.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,139.08, 19,512.58 and 7,851.48 is: 10,835.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,139.08 : 19,512.58 = 7,851.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,139.08/19,512.58 = 7,851.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,139.08x = 19,512.58 × 7,851.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,139.08x = 153,202,631.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,202,631.62/14,139.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,835.40

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