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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,145.26, 19,520.44 and 7,858.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,145.26, 19,520.44 and 7,858.22 is: 10,844.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,145.26 : 19,520.44 = 7,858.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,145.26/19,520.44 = 7,858.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,145.26x = 19,520.44 × 7,858.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,145.26x = 153,395,912.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,395,912.02/14,145.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,844.33

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