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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,117.33, 19,482.12 and 7,744.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,117.33, 19,482.12 and 7,744.54 is: 10,687.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,117.33 : 19,482.12 = 7,744.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,117.33/19,482.12 = 7,744.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,117.33x = 19,482.12 × 7,744.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,117.33x = 150,880,008.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,880,008.92/14,117.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,687.58

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