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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,232.48, 19,640.72 and 7,859.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,232.48, 19,640.72 and 7,859.47 is: 10,846.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,232.48 : 19,640.72 = 7,859.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,232.48/19,640.72 = 7,859.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,232.48x = 19,640.72 × 7,859.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,232.48x = 154,365,620.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,365,620.17/14,232.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,846.01

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