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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,189.43, 19,581.87 and 7,816.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,189.43, 19,581.87 and 7,816.69 is: 10,787.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,189.43 : 19,581.87 = 7,816.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,189.43/19,581.87 = 7,816.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,189.43x = 19,581.87 × 7,816.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,189.43x = 153,065,407.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,065,407.41/14,189.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,787.28

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