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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,035.83, 19,368.83 and 7,662.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,035.83, 19,368.83 and 7,662.26 is: 10,573.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,035.83 : 19,368.83 = 7,662.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,035.83/19,368.83 = 7,662.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,035.83x = 19,368.83 × 7,662.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,035.83x = 148,408,876.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,408,876.20/14,035.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,573.57

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