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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,024.99, 19,353.13 and 7,736.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,024.99, 19,353.13 and 7,736.96 is: 10,676.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,024.99 : 19,353.13 = 7,736.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,024.99/19,353.13 = 7,736.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,024.99x = 19,353.13 × 7,736.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,024.99x = 149,734,295.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,734,295.92/14,024.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,676.25

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