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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,230.73, 19,639.49 and 7,858.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,230.73, 19,639.49 and 7,858.54 is: 10,845.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,230.73 : 19,639.49 = 7,858.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,230.73/19,639.49 = 7,858.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,230.73x = 19,639.49 × 7,858.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,230.73x = 154,337,717.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,337,717.74/14,230.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,845.38

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