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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,060.48, 19,401.76 and 7,772.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,060.48, 19,401.76 and 7,772.96 is: 10,725.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,060.48 : 19,401.76 = 7,772.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,060.48/19,401.76 = 7,772.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,060.48x = 19,401.76 × 7,772.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,060.48x = 150,809,104.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,809,104.41/14,060.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,725.74

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