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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,062.83, 19,406.99 and 7,689.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,062.83, 19,406.99 and 7,689.82 is: 10,612.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,062.83 : 19,406.99 = 7,689.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,062.83/19,406.99 = 7,689.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,062.83x = 19,406.99 × 7,689.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,062.83x = 149,236,221.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,236,221.39/14,062.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,612.10

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