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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,246.08, 19,659.48 and 7,873.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,246.08, 19,659.48 and 7,873.10 is: 10,864.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,246.08 : 19,659.48 = 7,873.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,246.08/19,659.48 = 7,873.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,246.08x = 19,659.48 × 7,873.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,246.08x = 154,781,051.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,781,051.99/14,246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,864.82

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