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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,067.84, 19,411.32 and 7,779

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,067.84, 19,411.32 and 7,779 is: 10,733.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,067.84 : 19,411.32 = 7,779 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,067.84/19,411.32 = 7,779/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,067.84x = 19,411.32 × 7,779
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,067.84x = 151,000,658.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,000,658.28/14,067.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,733.75

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