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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,145.61, 19,520.99 and 7,772.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,145.61, 19,520.99 and 7,772.71 is: 10,726.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,145.61 : 19,520.99 = 7,772.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,145.61/19,520.99 = 7,772.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,145.61x = 19,520.99 × 7,772.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,145.61x = 151,730,994.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,730,994.18/14,145.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,726.37

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