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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,243.08, 19,655.65 and 7,869.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,243.08, 19,655.65 and 7,869.81 is: 10,860.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,243.08 : 19,655.65 = 7,869.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,243.08/19,655.65 = 7,869.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,243.08x = 19,655.65 × 7,869.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,243.08x = 154,686,191.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,686,191.58/14,243.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,860.45

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