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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,146.67, 19,523.88 and 7,859.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,146.67, 19,523.88 and 7,859.04 is: 10,846.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,146.67 : 19,523.88 = 7,859.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,146.67/19,523.88 = 7,859.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,146.67x = 19,523.88 × 7,859.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,146.67x = 153,438,953.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,438,953.88/14,146.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,846.30

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