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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,016.54, 19,342.96 and 7,643.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,016.54, 19,342.96 and 7,643.08 is: 10,547.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,016.54 : 19,342.96 = 7,643.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,016.54/19,342.96 = 7,643.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,016.54x = 19,342.96 × 7,643.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,016.54x = 147,839,790.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,839,790.72/14,016.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,547.52

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