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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,131.31, 19,502.12 and 7,843.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,131.31, 19,502.12 and 7,843.69 is: 10,824.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,131.31 : 19,502.12 = 7,843.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,131.31/19,502.12 = 7,843.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,131.31x = 19,502.12 × 7,843.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,131.31x = 152,968,583.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,968,583.62/14,131.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,824.80

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