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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,116.97, 19,481.43 and 7,829.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,116.97, 19,481.43 and 7,829.39 is: 10,804.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,116.97 : 19,481.43 = 7,829.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,116.97/19,481.43 = 7,829.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,116.97x = 19,481.43 × 7,829.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,116.97x = 152,527,615.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,527,615.82/14,116.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,804.56

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