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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,456.30, 19,949.60 and 7,832.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,456.30, 19,949.60 and 7,832.30 is: 10,808.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,456.30 : 19,949.60 = 7,832.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,456.30/19,949.60 = 7,832.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,456.30x = 19,949.60 × 7,832.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,456.30x = 156,251,171.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,251,171.91/14,456.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,808.52

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