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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,162.04, 19,543.14 and 7,874.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,162.04, 19,543.14 and 7,874.28 is: 10,866.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,162.04 : 19,543.14 = 7,874.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,162.04/19,543.14 = 7,874.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,162.04x = 19,543.14 × 7,874.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,162.04x = 153,888,156.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,888,156.44/14,162.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,866.24

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