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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,072.27, 19,419.47 and 7,784.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,072.27, 19,419.47 and 7,784.65 is: 10,742.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,072.27 : 19,419.47 = 7,784.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,072.27/19,419.47 = 7,784.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,072.27x = 19,419.47 × 7,784.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,072.27x = 151,173,718.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,173,718.86/14,072.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,742.67

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