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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,150.54, 19,527.69 and 7,862.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,150.54, 19,527.69 and 7,862.91 is: 10,850.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,150.54 : 19,527.69 = 7,862.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,150.54/19,527.69 = 7,862.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,150.54x = 19,527.69 × 7,862.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,150.54x = 153,544,468.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,544,468.98/14,150.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,850.79

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