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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,092.49, 19,447.86 and 7,718.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,092.49, 19,447.86 and 7,718.96 is: 10,652.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,092.49 : 19,447.86 = 7,718.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,092.49/19,447.86 = 7,718.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,092.49x = 19,447.86 × 7,718.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,092.49x = 150,117,253.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,117,253.43/14,092.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,652.29

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