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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,158, 19,538.10 and 7,785

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,158, 19,538.10 and 7,785 is: 10,743.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,158 : 19,538.10 = 7,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,158/19,538.10 = 7,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,158x = 19,538.10 × 7,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,158x = 152,104,108.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,104,108.50/14,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,743.33

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