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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,162.91, 19,544.37 and 7,789.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,162.91, 19,544.37 and 7,789.46 is: 10,749.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,162.91 : 19,544.37 = 7,789.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,162.91/19,544.37 = 7,789.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,162.91x = 19,544.37 × 7,789.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,162.91x = 152,240,088.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,240,088.34/14,162.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,749.21

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