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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,149.98, 19,527.12 and 7,777.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,149.98, 19,527.12 and 7,777.14 is: 10,732.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,149.98 : 19,527.12 = 7,777.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,149.98/19,527.12 = 7,777.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,149.98x = 19,527.12 × 7,777.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,149.98x = 151,865,146.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,865,146.04/14,149.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,732.53

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