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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,223.79, 19,628.68 and 7,850.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,223.79, 19,628.68 and 7,850.44 is: 10,833.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,223.79 : 19,628.68 = 7,850.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,223.79/19,628.68 = 7,850.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,223.79x = 19,628.68 × 7,850.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,223.79x = 154,093,774.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,093,774.62/14,223.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,833.52

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