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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,059.56, 19,401.36 and 7,771.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,059.56, 19,401.36 and 7,771.56 is: 10,724.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,059.56 : 19,401.36 = 7,771.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,059.56/19,401.36 = 7,771.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,059.56x = 19,401.36 × 7,771.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,059.56x = 150,778,833.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,778,833.32/14,059.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,724.29

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