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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,033.92, 19,366.76 and 7,746.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,033.92, 19,366.76 and 7,746.24 is: 10,689.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,033.92 : 19,366.76 = 7,746.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,033.92/19,366.76 = 7,746.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,033.92x = 19,366.76 × 7,746.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,033.92x = 150,019,570.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,019,570.98/14,033.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,689.78

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