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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,233.11, 19,641.35 and 7,860.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,233.11, 19,641.35 and 7,860.23 is: 10,846.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,233.11 : 19,641.35 = 7,860.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,233.11/19,641.35 = 7,860.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,233.11x = 19,641.35 × 7,860.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,233.11x = 154,385,528.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,385,528.51/14,233.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,846.93

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