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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,155.64, 19,535.22 and 7,782.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,155.64, 19,535.22 and 7,782.72 is: 10,740.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,155.64 : 19,535.22 = 7,782.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,155.64/19,535.22 = 7,782.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,155.64x = 19,535.22 × 7,782.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,155.64x = 152,037,147.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,037,147.40/14,155.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,740.40

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