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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,410.52, 19,886.48 and 7,786.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,410.52, 19,886.48 and 7,786.52 is: 10,745.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,410.52 : 19,886.48 = 7,786.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,410.52/19,886.48 = 7,786.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,410.52x = 19,886.48 × 7,786.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,410.52x = 154,846,474.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,846,474.25/14,410.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,745.38

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