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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,072.94, 19,419.48 and 7,785.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,072.94, 19,419.48 and 7,785.18 is: 10,742.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,072.94 : 19,419.48 = 7,785.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,072.94/19,419.48 = 7,785.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,072.94x = 19,419.48 × 7,785.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,072.94x = 151,184,147.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,184,147.31/14,072.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,742.90

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