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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,143.79, 19,518.44 and 7,770.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,143.79, 19,518.44 and 7,770.79 is: 10,723.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,143.79 : 19,518.44 = 7,770.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,143.79/19,518.44 = 7,770.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,143.79x = 19,518.44 × 7,770.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,143.79x = 151,673,659.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,673,659.51/14,143.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,723.69

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