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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,036, 19,368.76 and 7,748.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,036, 19,368.76 and 7,748.32 is: 10,692.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,036 : 19,368.76 = 7,748.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,036/19,368.76 = 7,748.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,036x = 19,368.76 × 7,748.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,036x = 150,075,350.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,075,350.48/14,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,692.17

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