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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,243.37, 19,656.84 and 7,870.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,243.37, 19,656.84 and 7,870.15 is: 10,861.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,243.37 : 19,656.84 = 7,870.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,243.37/19,656.84 = 7,870.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,243.37x = 19,656.84 × 7,870.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,243.37x = 154,702,279.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,702,279.33/14,243.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,861.35

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