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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,114.48, 19,478.76 and 7,826.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,114.48, 19,478.76 and 7,826.72 is: 10,801.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,114.48 : 19,478.76 = 7,826.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,114.48/19,478.76 = 7,826.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,114.48x = 19,478.76 × 7,826.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,114.48x = 152,454,800.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,454,800.47/14,114.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,801.30

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