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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,117.28, 19,481.94 and 7,829.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,117.28, 19,481.94 and 7,829.76 is: 10,805.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,117.28 : 19,481.94 = 7,829.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,117.28/19,481.94 = 7,829.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,117.28x = 19,481.94 × 7,829.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,117.28x = 152,538,914.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,538,914.53/14,117.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,805.12

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