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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,139.83, 19,513.12 and 7,766.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,139.83, 19,513.12 and 7,766.57 is: 10,717.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,139.83 : 19,513.12 = 7,766.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,139.83/19,513.12 = 7,766.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,139.83x = 19,513.12 × 7,766.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,139.83x = 151,549,953.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,549,953.85/14,139.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,717.95

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