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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,164.38, 19,547.32 and 7,791.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,164.38, 19,547.32 and 7,791.24 is: 10,752.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,164.38 : 19,547.32 = 7,791.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,164.38/19,547.32 = 7,791.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,164.38x = 19,547.32 × 7,791.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,164.38x = 152,297,861.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,297,861.48/14,164.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,752.17

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