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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,207.71, 19,606.49 and 7,834.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,207.71, 19,606.49 and 7,834.86 is: 10,812.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,207.71 : 19,606.49 = 7,834.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,207.71/19,606.49 = 7,834.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,207.71x = 19,606.49 × 7,834.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,207.71x = 153,614,104.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,614,104.24/14,207.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,812.02

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