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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,160.27, 19,541.49 and 7,786.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,160.27, 19,541.49 and 7,786.46 is: 10,745.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,160.27 : 19,541.49 = 7,786.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,160.27/19,541.49 = 7,786.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,160.27x = 19,541.49 × 7,786.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,160.27x = 152,158,913.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,158,913.05/14,160.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,745.48

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