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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,210.78, 19,610.98 and 7,837.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,210.78, 19,610.98 and 7,837.59 is: 10,815.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,210.78 : 19,610.98 = 7,837.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,210.78/19,610.98 = 7,837.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,210.78x = 19,610.98 × 7,837.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,210.78x = 153,702,874.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,702,874.69/14,210.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,815.94

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