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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,415.52, 19,893.38 and 7,791.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,415.52, 19,893.38 and 7,791.52 is: 10,752.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,415.52 : 19,893.38 = 7,791.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,415.52/19,893.38 = 7,791.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,415.52x = 19,893.38 × 7,791.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,415.52x = 154,999,668.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,999,668.14/14,415.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,752.28

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