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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,410.82, 19,886.94 and 7,786.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,410.82, 19,886.94 and 7,786.82 is: 10,745.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,410.82 : 19,886.94 = 7,786.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,410.82/19,886.94 = 7,786.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,410.82x = 19,886.94 × 7,786.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,410.82x = 154,856,022.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,856,022.13/14,410.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,745.82

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