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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,149.12, 19,524.48 and 7,861.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,149.12, 19,524.48 and 7,861.12 is: 10,847.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,149.12 : 19,524.48 = 7,861.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,149.12/19,524.48 = 7,861.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,149.12x = 19,524.48 × 7,861.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,149.12x = 153,484,280.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,484,280.22/14,149.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,847.62

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