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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,163.15, 19,544.73 and 7,789.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,163.15, 19,544.73 and 7,789.74 is: 10,749.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,163.15 : 19,544.73 = 7,789.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,163.15/19,544.73 = 7,789.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,163.15x = 19,544.73 × 7,789.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,163.15x = 152,248,365.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,248,365.07/14,163.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,749.61

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