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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,080.30, 19,428.78 and 7,792.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,080.30, 19,428.78 and 7,792.66 is: 10,752.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,080.30 : 19,428.78 = 7,792.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,080.30/19,428.78 = 7,792.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,080.30x = 19,428.78 × 7,792.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,080.30x = 151,401,876.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,401,876.75/14,080.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,752.75

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