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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,145.84, 19,522.44 and 7,858.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,145.84, 19,522.44 and 7,858.80 is: 10,845.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,145.84 : 19,522.44 = 7,858.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,145.84/19,522.44 = 7,858.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,145.84x = 19,522.44 × 7,858.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,145.84x = 153,422,951.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,422,951.47/14,145.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,845.80

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