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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,426, 19,907.90 and 7,802

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,426, 19,907.90 and 7,802 is: 10,766.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,426 : 19,907.90 = 7,802 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,426/19,907.90 = 7,802/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,426x = 19,907.90 × 7,802
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,426x = 155,321,435.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,321,435.80/14,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,766.77

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