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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,103.72, 19,462.68 and 7,816.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,103.72, 19,462.68 and 7,816.32 is: 10,786.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,103.72 : 19,462.68 = 7,816.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,103.72/19,462.68 = 7,816.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,103.72x = 19,462.68 × 7,816.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,103.72x = 152,126,534.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,126,534.94/14,103.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,786.27

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