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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,026.52, 19,355.78 and 7,738.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,026.52, 19,355.78 and 7,738.88 is: 10,679.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,026.52 : 19,355.78 = 7,738.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,026.52/19,355.78 = 7,738.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,026.52x = 19,355.78 × 7,738.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,026.52x = 149,792,058.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,792,058.73/14,026.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,679.20

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