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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,162.70, 19,544.12 and 7,789.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,162.70, 19,544.12 and 7,789.31 is: 10,749.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,162.70 : 19,544.12 = 7,789.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,162.70/19,544.12 = 7,789.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,162.70x = 19,544.12 × 7,789.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,162.70x = 152,235,285.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,235,285.13/14,162.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,749.03

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