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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,139.13, 19,511.94 and 7,851.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,139.13, 19,511.94 and 7,851.52 is: 10,835.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,139.13 : 19,511.94 = 7,851.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,139.13/19,511.94 = 7,851.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,139.13x = 19,511.94 × 7,851.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,139.13x = 153,198,387.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,198,387.15/14,139.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,835.06

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