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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,104.59, 19,465.71 and 7,816.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,104.59, 19,465.71 and 7,816.97 is: 10,788.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,104.59 : 19,465.71 = 7,816.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,104.59/19,465.71 = 7,816.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,104.59x = 19,465.71 × 7,816.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,104.59x = 152,162,773.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,162,773.77/14,104.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,788.17

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