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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,221.10, 19,624.98 and 7,847.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,221.10, 19,624.98 and 7,847.75 is: 10,829.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,221.10 : 19,624.98 = 7,847.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,221.10/19,624.98 = 7,847.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,221.10x = 19,624.98 × 7,847.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,221.10x = 154,012,015.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,012,015.29/14,221.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,829.82

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