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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,145.79, 19,521.20 and 7,772.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,145.79, 19,521.20 and 7,772.79 is: 10,726.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,145.79 : 19,521.20 = 7,772.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,145.79/19,521.20 = 7,772.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,145.79x = 19,521.20 × 7,772.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,145.79x = 151,734,188.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,734,188.15/14,145.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,726.46

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