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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,167.76, 19,550.72 and 7,794.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,167.76, 19,550.72 and 7,794.24 is: 10,755.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,167.76 : 19,550.72 = 7,794.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,167.76/19,550.72 = 7,794.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,167.76x = 19,550.72 × 7,794.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,167.76x = 152,383,003.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,383,003.85/14,167.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,755.62

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