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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,162.51, 19,543.86 and 7,789.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,162.51, 19,543.86 and 7,789.13 is: 10,748.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,162.51 : 19,543.86 = 7,789.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,162.51/19,543.86 = 7,789.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,162.51x = 19,543.86 × 7,789.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,162.51x = 152,229,568.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,229,568.52/14,162.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,748.77

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