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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,116.93, 19,481.30 and 7,829.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,116.93, 19,481.30 and 7,829.30 is: 10,804.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,116.93 : 19,481.30 = 7,829.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,116.93/19,481.30 = 7,829.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,116.93x = 19,481.30 × 7,829.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,116.93x = 152,524,942.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,524,942.09/14,116.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,804.40

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