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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,252.42, 19,668.40 and 7,792.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,252.42, 19,668.40 and 7,792.19 is: 10,753.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,252.42 : 19,668.40 = 7,792.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,252.42/19,668.40 = 7,792.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,252.42x = 19,668.40 × 7,792.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,252.42x = 153,259,909.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,259,909.80/14,252.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,753.26

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