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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,033.41, 19,365.81 and 7,659.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,033.41, 19,365.81 and 7,659.79 is: 10,570.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,033.41 : 19,365.81 = 7,659.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,033.41/19,365.81 = 7,659.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,033.41x = 19,365.81 × 7,659.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,033.41x = 148,338,037.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,338,037.78/14,033.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,570.35

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