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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,227.87, 19,634.34 and 7,854.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,227.87, 19,634.34 and 7,854.45 is: 10,839.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,227.87 : 19,634.34 = 7,854.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,227.87/19,634.34 = 7,854.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,227.87x = 19,634.34 × 7,854.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,227.87x = 154,216,902.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,216,902.54/14,227.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,839.08

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