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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,415.76, 19,893.72 and 7,791.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,415.76, 19,893.72 and 7,791.76 is: 10,752.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,415.76 : 19,893.72 = 7,791.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,415.76/19,893.72 = 7,791.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,415.76x = 19,893.72 × 7,791.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,415.76x = 155,007,091.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,007,091.75/14,415.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,752.61

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