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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,251.42, 19,667.02 and 7,791.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,251.42, 19,667.02 and 7,791.19 is: 10,751.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,251.42 : 19,667.02 = 7,791.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,251.42/19,667.02 = 7,791.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,251.42x = 19,667.02 × 7,791.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,251.42x = 153,229,489.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,229,489.55/14,251.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,751.88

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