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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,011.48, 19,335.46 and 7,638.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,011.48, 19,335.46 and 7,638.20 is: 10,540.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,011.48 : 19,335.46 = 7,638.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,011.48/19,335.46 = 7,638.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,011.48x = 19,335.46 × 7,638.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,011.48x = 147,688,120.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,688,120.12/14,011.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,540.50

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