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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,232.19, 19,639.01 and 7,858.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,232.19, 19,639.01 and 7,858.37 is: 10,843.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,232.19 : 19,639.01 = 7,858.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,232.19/19,639.01 = 7,858.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,232.19x = 19,639.01 × 7,858.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,232.19x = 154,330,607.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,330,607.01/14,232.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,843.77

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