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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,122.08, 19,488.60 and 7,834.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,122.08, 19,488.60 and 7,834.32 is: 10,811.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,122.08 : 19,488.60 = 7,834.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,122.08/19,488.60 = 7,834.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,122.08x = 19,488.60 × 7,834.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,122.08x = 152,679,928.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,679,928.75/14,122.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,811.43

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