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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,028.86, 19,359.82 and 7,741.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,028.86, 19,359.82 and 7,741.24 is: 10,682.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,028.86 : 19,359.82 = 7,741.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,028.86/19,359.82 = 7,741.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,028.86x = 19,359.82 × 7,741.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,028.86x = 149,869,012.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,869,012.98/14,028.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,682.91

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