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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,159.14, 19,539.68 and 7,786.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,159.14, 19,539.68 and 7,786.14 is: 10,744.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,159.14 : 19,539.68 = 7,786.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,159.14/19,539.68 = 7,786.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,159.14x = 19,539.68 × 7,786.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,159.14x = 152,138,703.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,138,703.50/14,159.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,744.91

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