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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,157.68, 19,539.04 and 7,870.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,157.68, 19,539.04 and 7,870.08 is: 10,861.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,157.68 : 19,539.04 = 7,870.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,157.68/19,539.04 = 7,870.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,157.68x = 19,539.04 × 7,870.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,157.68x = 153,773,807.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,773,807.92/14,157.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,861.51

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