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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,116.74, 19,481.25 and 7,829.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,116.74, 19,481.25 and 7,829.52 is: 10,804.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,116.74 : 19,481.25 = 7,829.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,116.74/19,481.25 = 7,829.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,116.74x = 19,481.25 × 7,829.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,116.74x = 152,528,836.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,528,836.50/14,116.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,804.82

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