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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,117.96, 19,483.13 and 7,744.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,117.96, 19,483.13 and 7,744.84 is: 10,688.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,117.96 : 19,483.13 = 7,744.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,117.96/19,483.13 = 7,744.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,117.96x = 19,483.13 × 7,744.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,117.96x = 150,893,724.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,893,724.55/14,117.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,688.07

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