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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,062.92, 19,406.78 and 7,775.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,062.92, 19,406.78 and 7,775.26 is: 10,729.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,062.92 : 19,406.78 = 7,775.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,062.92/19,406.78 = 7,775.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,062.92x = 19,406.78 × 7,775.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,062.92x = 150,892,760.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,892,760.26/14,062.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,729.83

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