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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,034.28, 19,367.42 and 7,660.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,034.28, 19,367.42 and 7,660.92 is: 10,572.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,034.28 : 19,367.42 = 7,660.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,034.28/19,367.42 = 7,660.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,034.28x = 19,367.42 × 7,660.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,034.28x = 148,372,255.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,372,255.23/14,034.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,572.13

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