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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,132.70, 19,502.91 and 7,844.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,132.70, 19,502.91 and 7,844.94 is: 10,825.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,132.70 : 19,502.91 = 7,844.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,132.70/19,502.91 = 7,844.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,132.70x = 19,502.91 × 7,844.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,132.70x = 152,999,158.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,999,158.78/14,132.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,825.90

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