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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,271.91, 19,694.93 and 7,811.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,271.91, 19,694.93 and 7,811.52 is: 10,779.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,271.91 : 19,694.93 = 7,811.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,271.91/19,694.93 = 7,811.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,271.91x = 19,694.93 × 7,811.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,271.91x = 153,847,300.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,847,300.54/14,271.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,779.73

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