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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,059.94, 19,402.72 and 7,772.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,059.94, 19,402.72 and 7,772.31 is: 10,725.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,059.94 : 19,402.72 = 7,772.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,059.94/19,402.72 = 7,772.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,059.94x = 19,402.72 × 7,772.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,059.94x = 150,803,954.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,803,954.68/14,059.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,725.79

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