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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,026.59, 19,356.12 and 7,738.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,026.59, 19,356.12 and 7,738.96 is: 10,679.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,026.59 : 19,356.12 = 7,738.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,026.59/19,356.12 = 7,738.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,026.59x = 19,356.12 × 7,738.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,026.59x = 149,796,238.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,796,238.44/14,026.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,679.45

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