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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,089.78, 19,443.90 and 7,802.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,089.78, 19,443.90 and 7,802.16 is: 10,766.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,089.78 : 19,443.90 = 7,802.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,089.78/19,443.90 = 7,802.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,089.78x = 19,443.90 × 7,802.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,089.78x = 151,704,375.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,704,375.17/14,089.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,766.98

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