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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,221.47, 19,626.86 and 7,848.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,221.47, 19,626.86 and 7,848.66 is: 10,831.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,221.47 : 19,626.86 = 7,848.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,221.47/19,626.86 = 7,848.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,221.47x = 19,626.86 × 7,848.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,221.47x = 154,044,551.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,044,551.01/14,221.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,831.83

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