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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,107.92, 19,469.55 and 7,819.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,107.92, 19,469.55 and 7,819.86 is: 10,791.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,107.92 : 19,469.55 = 7,819.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,107.92/19,469.55 = 7,819.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,107.92x = 19,469.55 × 7,819.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,107.92x = 152,249,155.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,249,155.26/14,107.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,791.75

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