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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,114.31, 19,478.46 and 7,826.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,114.31, 19,478.46 and 7,826.70 is: 10,801.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,114.31 : 19,478.46 = 7,826.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,114.31/19,478.46 = 7,826.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,114.31x = 19,478.46 × 7,826.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,114.31x = 152,452,062.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,452,062.88/14,114.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,801.24

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