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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,244.26, 19,656.06 and 7,870.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,244.26, 19,656.06 and 7,870.78 is: 10,861.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,244.26 : 19,656.06 = 7,870.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,244.26/19,656.06 = 7,870.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,244.26x = 19,656.06 × 7,870.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,244.26x = 154,708,523.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,708,523.93/14,244.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,861.11

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