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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,111.26, 19,473.72 and 7,737.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,111.26, 19,473.72 and 7,737.83 is: 10,678.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,111.26 : 19,473.72 = 7,737.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,111.26/19,473.72 = 7,737.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,111.26x = 19,473.72 × 7,737.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,111.26x = 150,684,281.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,684,281.47/14,111.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,678.30

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