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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,127.96, 19,496.58 and 7,841.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,127.96, 19,496.58 and 7,841.52 is: 10,821.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,127.96 : 19,496.58 = 7,841.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,127.96/19,496.58 = 7,841.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,127.96x = 19,496.58 × 7,841.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,127.96x = 152,882,822.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,882,822.00/14,127.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,821.29

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