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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,103, 19,462.14 and 7,815.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,103, 19,462.14 and 7,815.78 is: 10,785.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,103 : 19,462.14 = 7,815.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,103/19,462.14 = 7,815.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,103x = 19,462.14 × 7,815.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,103x = 152,111,804.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,111,804.57/14,103
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,785.78

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