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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,160.16, 19,541.51 and 7,787.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,160.16, 19,541.51 and 7,787.01 is: 10,746.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,160.16 : 19,541.51 = 7,787.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,160.16/19,541.51 = 7,787.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,160.16x = 19,541.51 × 7,787.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,160.16x = 152,169,924.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,169,924.05/14,160.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,746.34

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