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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,413.52, 19,890.62 and 7,789.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,413.52, 19,890.62 and 7,789.52 is: 10,749.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,413.52 : 19,890.62 = 7,789.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,413.52/19,890.62 = 7,789.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,413.52x = 19,890.62 × 7,789.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,413.52x = 154,938,382.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,938,382.30/14,413.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,749.52

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