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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,061.78, 19,404.49 and 7,773.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,061.78, 19,404.49 and 7,773.75 is: 10,727.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,061.78 : 19,404.49 = 7,773.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,061.78/19,404.49 = 7,773.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,061.78x = 19,404.49 × 7,773.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,061.78x = 150,845,654.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,845,654.14/14,061.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,727.35

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