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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,055.23, 19,396.17 and 7,767.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,055.23, 19,396.17 and 7,767.59 is: 10,719.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,055.23 : 19,396.17 = 7,767.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,055.23/19,396.17 = 7,767.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,055.23x = 19,396.17 × 7,767.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,055.23x = 150,661,496.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,661,496.13/14,055.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,719.25

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