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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,114.52, 19,477.72 and 7,826.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,114.52, 19,477.72 and 7,826.76 is: 10,800.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,114.52 : 19,477.72 = 7,826.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,114.52/19,477.72 = 7,826.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,114.52x = 19,477.72 × 7,826.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,114.52x = 152,447,439.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,447,439.79/14,114.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,800.75

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