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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,061.72, 19,404.28 and 7,774.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,061.72, 19,404.28 and 7,774.08 is: 10,727.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,061.72 : 19,404.28 = 7,774.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,061.72/19,404.28 = 7,774.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,061.72x = 19,404.28 × 7,774.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,061.72x = 150,850,425.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,850,425.06/14,061.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,727.74

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