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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,145.74, 19,521.13 and 7,772.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,145.74, 19,521.13 and 7,772.74 is: 10,726.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,145.74 : 19,521.13 = 7,772.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,145.74/19,521.13 = 7,772.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,145.74x = 19,521.13 × 7,772.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,145.74x = 151,732,531.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,732,531.53/14,145.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,726.38

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