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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,222.82, 19,627.34 and 7,849.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,222.82, 19,627.34 and 7,849.47 is: 10,832.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,222.82 : 19,627.34 = 7,849.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,222.82/19,627.34 = 7,849.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,222.82x = 19,627.34 × 7,849.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,222.82x = 154,064,118.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,064,118.37/14,222.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,832.18

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