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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,115.25, 19,478.82 and 7,741.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,115.25, 19,478.82 and 7,741.99 is: 10,683.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,115.25 : 19,478.82 = 7,741.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,115.25/19,478.82 = 7,741.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,115.25x = 19,478.82 × 7,741.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,115.25x = 150,804,829.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,804,829.65/14,115.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,683.82

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