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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,077.72, 19,426.98 and 7,790.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,077.72, 19,426.98 and 7,790.14 is: 10,750.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,077.72 : 19,426.98 = 7,790.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,077.72/19,426.98 = 7,790.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,077.72x = 19,426.98 × 7,790.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,077.72x = 151,338,893.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,338,893.98/14,077.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,750.24

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