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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,105.13, 19,465.68 and 7,817.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,105.13, 19,465.68 and 7,817.50 is: 10,788.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,105.13 : 19,465.68 = 7,817.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,105.13/19,465.68 = 7,817.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,105.13x = 19,465.68 × 7,817.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,105.13x = 152,172,953.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,172,953.40/14,105.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,788.48

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