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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,155.22, 19,535.43 and 7,868

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,155.22, 19,535.43 and 7,868 is: 10,858.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,155.22 : 19,535.43 = 7,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,155.22/19,535.43 = 7,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,155.22x = 19,535.43 × 7,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,155.22x = 153,704,763.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,704,763.24/14,155.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,858.52

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