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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,124.76, 19,492.50 and 7,837

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,124.76, 19,492.50 and 7,837 is: 10,815.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,124.76 : 19,492.50 = 7,837 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,124.76/19,492.50 = 7,837/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,124.76x = 19,492.50 × 7,837
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,124.76x = 152,762,722.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,762,722.50/14,124.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,815.24

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