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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,159.12, 19,539.59 and 7,785.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,159.12, 19,539.59 and 7,785.81 is: 10,744.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,159.12 : 19,539.59 = 7,785.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,159.12/19,539.59 = 7,785.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,159.12x = 19,539.59 × 7,785.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,159.12x = 152,131,535.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,131,535.22/14,159.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,744.42

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