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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,427.48, 19,909.98 and 7,803.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,427.48, 19,909.98 and 7,803.48 is: 10,768.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,427.48 : 19,909.98 = 7,803.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,427.48/19,909.98 = 7,803.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,427.48x = 19,909.98 × 7,803.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,427.48x = 155,367,130.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,367,130.73/14,427.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,768.83

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