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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,112.18, 19,473.72 and 7,737.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,112.18, 19,473.72 and 7,737.72 is: 10,677.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,112.18 : 19,473.72 = 7,737.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,112.18/19,473.72 = 7,737.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,112.18x = 19,473.72 × 7,737.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,112.18x = 150,682,192.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,682,192.72/14,112.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,677.46

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