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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,103.68, 19,462.52 and 7,816.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,103.68, 19,462.52 and 7,816.46 is: 10,786.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,103.68 : 19,462.52 = 7,816.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,103.68/19,462.52 = 7,816.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,103.68x = 19,462.52 × 7,816.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,103.68x = 152,128,009.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,128,009.08/14,103.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,786.41

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