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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,086.62, 19,439.82 and 7,799.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,086.62, 19,439.82 and 7,799.22 is: 10,763.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,086.62 : 19,439.82 = 7,799.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,086.62/19,439.82 = 7,799.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,086.62x = 19,439.82 × 7,799.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,086.62x = 151,615,432.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,615,432.94/14,086.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,763.08

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