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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,233.23, 19,641.49 and 7,860.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,233.23, 19,641.49 and 7,860.29 is: 10,846.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,233.23 : 19,641.49 = 7,860.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,233.23/19,641.49 = 7,860.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,233.23x = 19,641.49 × 7,860.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,233.23x = 154,387,689.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,387,689.57/14,233.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,846.99

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