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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,068.53, 19,413.81 and 7,780.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,068.53, 19,413.81 and 7,780.50 is: 10,736.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,068.53 : 19,413.81 = 7,780.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,068.53/19,413.81 = 7,780.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,068.53x = 19,413.81 × 7,780.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,068.53x = 151,049,148.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,049,148.71/14,068.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,736.67

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