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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,240.59, 19,651.62 and 7,867.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,240.59, 19,651.62 and 7,867.33 is: 10,856.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,240.59 : 19,651.62 = 7,867.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,240.59/19,651.62 = 7,867.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,240.59x = 19,651.62 × 7,867.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,240.59x = 154,605,779.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,605,779.57/14,240.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,856.70

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