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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,159.28, 19,539.88 and 7,786.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,159.28, 19,539.88 and 7,786.28 is: 10,745.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,159.28 : 19,539.88 = 7,786.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,159.28/19,539.88 = 7,786.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,159.28x = 19,539.88 × 7,786.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,159.28x = 152,142,932.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,142,932.96/14,159.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,745.11

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