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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,279.25, 19,704.64 and 7,818.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,279.25, 19,704.64 and 7,818.72 is: 10,789.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,279.25 : 19,704.64 = 7,818.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,279.25/19,704.64 = 7,818.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,279.25x = 19,704.64 × 7,818.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,279.25x = 154,065,062.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,065,062.86/14,279.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,789.44

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