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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,151.72, 19,529.41 and 7,778.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,151.72, 19,529.41 and 7,778.96 is: 10,734.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,151.72 : 19,529.41 = 7,778.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,151.72/19,529.41 = 7,778.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,151.72x = 19,529.41 × 7,778.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,151.72x = 151,918,448.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,918,448.06/14,151.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,734.98

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