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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,105.48, 19,466.34 and 7,817.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,105.48, 19,466.34 and 7,817.72 is: 10,788.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,105.48 : 19,466.34 = 7,817.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,105.48/19,466.34 = 7,817.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,105.48x = 19,466.34 × 7,817.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,105.48x = 152,182,395.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,182,395.54/14,105.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,788.88

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