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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,059.50, 19,402.11 and 7,772.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,059.50, 19,402.11 and 7,772.46 is: 10,725.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,059.50 : 19,402.11 = 7,772.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,059.50/19,402.11 = 7,772.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,059.50x = 19,402.11 × 7,772.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,059.50x = 150,802,123.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,802,123.89/14,059.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,725.99

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