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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,079.92, 19,430.90 and 7,791.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,079.92, 19,430.90 and 7,791.88 is: 10,753.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,079.92 : 19,430.90 = 7,791.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,079.92/19,430.90 = 7,791.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,079.92x = 19,430.90 × 7,791.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,079.92x = 151,403,241.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,403,241.09/14,079.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,753.13

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