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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,484.94, 19,989.22 and 7,860.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,484.94, 19,989.22 and 7,860.94 is: 10,848.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,484.94 : 19,989.22 = 7,860.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,484.94/19,989.22 = 7,860.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,484.94x = 19,989.22 × 7,860.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,484.94x = 157,133,969.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,133,969.79/14,484.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,848.09

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