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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,145.93, 19,521.27 and 7,858.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,145.93, 19,521.27 and 7,858.17 is: 10,844.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,145.93 : 19,521.27 = 7,858.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,145.93/19,521.27 = 7,858.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,145.93x = 19,521.27 × 7,858.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,145.93x = 153,401,458.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,401,458.28/14,145.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,844.21

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