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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,161.19, 19,542.66 and 7,788.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,161.19, 19,542.66 and 7,788.06 is: 10,747.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,161.19 : 19,542.66 = 7,788.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,161.19/19,542.66 = 7,788.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,161.19x = 19,542.66 × 7,788.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,161.19x = 152,199,320.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,199,320.66/14,161.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,747.64

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