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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,146.68, 19,522.08 and 7,858.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,146.68, 19,522.08 and 7,858.92 is: 10,845.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,146.68 : 19,522.08 = 7,858.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,146.68/19,522.08 = 7,858.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,146.68x = 19,522.08 × 7,858.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,146.68x = 153,422,464.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,422,464.95/14,146.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,845.12

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