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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,065.84, 19,408.57 and 7,777

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,065.84, 19,408.57 and 7,777 is: 10,730.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,065.84 : 19,408.57 = 7,777 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,065.84/19,408.57 = 7,777/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,065.84x = 19,408.57 × 7,777
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,065.84x = 150,940,448.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,940,448.89/14,065.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,730.99

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