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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,223.32, 19,628.03 and 7,849.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,223.32, 19,628.03 and 7,849.97 is: 10,832.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,223.32 : 19,628.03 = 7,849.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,223.32/19,628.03 = 7,849.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,223.32x = 19,628.03 × 7,849.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,223.32x = 154,079,309.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,079,309.27/14,223.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,832.87

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