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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,801.66, 19,045.63 and 7,832.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,801.66, 19,045.63 and 7,832.51 is: 10,808.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,801.66 : 19,045.63 = 7,832.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,801.66/19,045.63 = 7,832.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,801.66x = 19,045.63 × 7,832.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,801.66x = 149,175,180.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,175,180.55/13,801.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,808.50

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