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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,452.89, 19,944.99 and 7,828.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,452.89, 19,944.99 and 7,828.89 is: 10,803.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,452.89 : 19,944.99 = 7,828.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,452.89/19,944.99 = 7,828.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,452.89x = 19,944.99 × 7,828.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,452.89x = 156,147,132.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,147,132.76/14,452.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,803.87

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