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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,146.73, 19,522.81 and 7,773.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,146.73, 19,522.81 and 7,773.71 is: 10,727.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,146.73 : 19,522.81 = 7,773.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,146.73/19,522.81 = 7,773.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,146.73x = 19,522.81 × 7,773.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,146.73x = 151,764,663.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,764,663.33/14,146.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,727.90

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