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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,221.83, 19,625.96 and 7,848.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,221.83, 19,625.96 and 7,848.47 is: 10,830.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,221.83 : 19,625.96 = 7,848.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,221.83/19,625.96 = 7,848.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,221.83x = 19,625.96 × 7,848.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,221.83x = 154,033,768.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,033,768.10/14,221.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,830.80

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