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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,240.43, 19,651.67 and 7,867.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,240.43, 19,651.67 and 7,867.01 is: 10,856.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,240.43 : 19,651.67 = 7,867.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,240.43/19,651.67 = 7,867.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,240.43x = 19,651.67 × 7,867.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,240.43x = 154,599,884.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,599,884.41/14,240.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,856.41

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