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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,159.78, 19,540.99 and 7,786.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,159.78, 19,540.99 and 7,786.64 is: 10,745.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,159.78 : 19,540.99 = 7,786.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,159.78/19,540.99 = 7,786.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,159.78x = 19,540.99 × 7,786.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,159.78x = 152,158,566.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,158,566.40/14,159.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,745.83

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