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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,120.12, 19,486.14 and 7,747

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,120.12, 19,486.14 and 7,747 is: 10,691.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,120.12 : 19,486.14 = 7,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,120.12/19,486.14 = 7,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,120.12x = 19,486.14 × 7,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,120.12x = 150,959,126.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,959,126.58/14,120.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,691.07

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