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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,059.75, 19,402.86 and 7,772.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,059.75, 19,402.86 and 7,772.53 is: 10,726.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,059.75 : 19,402.86 = 7,772.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,059.75/19,402.86 = 7,772.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,059.75x = 19,402.86 × 7,772.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,059.75x = 150,809,311.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,809,311.44/14,059.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,726.32

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