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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,071.64, 19,419.86 and 7,783.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,071.64, 19,419.86 and 7,783.88 is: 10,742.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,071.64 : 19,419.86 = 7,783.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,071.64/19,419.86 = 7,783.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,071.64x = 19,419.86 × 7,783.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,071.64x = 151,161,859.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,161,859.86/14,071.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,742.31

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