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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,237.68, 19,647.87 and 7,864.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,237.68, 19,647.87 and 7,864.66 is: 10,853.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,237.68 : 19,647.87 = 7,864.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,237.68/19,647.87 = 7,864.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,237.68x = 19,647.87 × 7,864.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,237.68x = 154,523,817.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,523,817.27/14,237.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,853.16

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