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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,035.29, 19,368.81 and 7,661.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,035.29, 19,368.81 and 7,661.94 is: 10,573.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,035.29 : 19,368.81 = 7,661.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,035.29/19,368.81 = 7,661.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,035.29x = 19,368.81 × 7,661.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,035.29x = 148,402,660.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,402,660.09/14,035.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,573.54

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