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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,034, 19,367.19 and 7,746.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,034, 19,367.19 and 7,746.24 is: 10,689.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,034 : 19,367.19 = 7,746.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,034/19,367.19 = 7,746.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,034x = 19,367.19 × 7,746.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,034x = 150,022,901.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,022,901.87/14,034
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,689.96

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