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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,156.23, 19,535.12 and 7,868.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,156.23, 19,535.12 and 7,868.47 is: 10,858.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,156.23 : 19,535.12 = 7,868.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,156.23/19,535.12 = 7,868.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,156.23x = 19,535.12 × 7,868.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,156.23x = 153,711,417.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,711,417.49/14,156.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,858.22

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