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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,104.97, 19,465.46 and 7,817.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,104.97, 19,465.46 and 7,817.34 is: 10,788.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,104.97 : 19,465.46 = 7,817.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,104.97/19,465.46 = 7,817.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,104.97x = 19,465.46 × 7,817.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,104.97x = 152,168,226.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,168,226.27/14,104.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,788.27

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