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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,132.12, 19,501.35 and 7,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,132.12, 19,501.35 and 7,844 is: 10,824.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,132.12 : 19,501.35 = 7,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,132.12/19,501.35 = 7,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,132.12x = 19,501.35 × 7,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,132.12x = 152,968,589.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,968,589.40/14,132.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,824.18

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