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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,145.12, 19,520.48 and 7,858.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,145.12, 19,520.48 and 7,858.08 is: 10,844.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,145.12 : 19,520.48 = 7,858.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,145.12/19,520.48 = 7,858.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,145.12x = 19,520.48 × 7,858.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,145.12x = 153,393,493.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,393,493.48/14,145.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,844.27

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