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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,036.12, 19,369.79 and 7,748.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,036.12, 19,369.79 and 7,748.45 is: 10,692.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,036.12 : 19,369.79 = 7,748.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,036.12/19,369.79 = 7,748.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,036.12x = 19,369.79 × 7,748.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,036.12x = 150,085,771.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,085,771.85/14,036.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,692.83

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