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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,116.16, 19,481.72 and 7,829.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,116.16, 19,481.72 and 7,829.72 is: 10,805.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,116.16 : 19,481.72 = 7,829.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,116.16/19,481.72 = 7,829.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,116.16x = 19,481.72 × 7,829.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,116.16x = 152,536,412.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,536,412.72/14,116.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,805.80

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