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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,245.26, 19,658.37 and 7,871.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,245.26, 19,658.37 and 7,871.83 is: 10,863.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,245.26 : 19,658.37 = 7,871.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,245.26/19,658.37 = 7,871.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,245.26x = 19,658.37 × 7,871.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,245.26x = 154,747,297.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,747,297.57/14,245.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,863.07

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