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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,414.06, 19,891.42 and 7,790.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,414.06, 19,891.42 and 7,790.06 is: 10,750.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,414.06 : 19,891.42 = 7,790.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,414.06/19,891.42 = 7,790.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,414.06x = 19,891.42 × 7,790.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,414.06x = 154,955,385.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,955,385.54/14,414.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,750.29

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