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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,410.44, 19,886.42 and 7,786.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,410.44, 19,886.42 and 7,786.44 is: 10,745.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,410.44 : 19,886.42 = 7,786.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,410.44/19,886.42 = 7,786.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,410.44x = 19,886.42 × 7,786.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,410.44x = 154,844,416.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,844,416.14/14,410.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,745.29

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