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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,145.76, 19,521.36 and 7,858.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,145.76, 19,521.36 and 7,858.24 is: 10,844.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,145.76 : 19,521.36 = 7,858.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,145.76/19,521.36 = 7,858.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,145.76x = 19,521.36 × 7,858.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,145.76x = 153,403,532.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,403,532.01/14,145.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,844.49

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