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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,443.89, 19,932.63 and 7,819.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,443.89, 19,932.63 and 7,819.89 is: 10,791.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,443.89 : 19,932.63 = 7,819.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,443.89/19,932.63 = 7,819.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,443.89x = 19,932.63 × 7,819.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,443.89x = 155,870,974.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,870,974.01/14,443.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,791.48

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