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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,146.23, 19,522.12 and 7,773.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,146.23, 19,522.12 and 7,773.21 is: 10,727.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,146.23 : 19,522.12 = 7,773.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,146.23/19,522.12 = 7,773.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,146.23x = 19,522.12 × 7,773.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,146.23x = 151,749,538.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,749,538.41/14,146.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,727.21

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