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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,036.31, 19,370.12 and 7,748.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,036.31, 19,370.12 and 7,748.69 is: 10,693.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,036.31 : 19,370.12 = 7,748.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,036.31/19,370.12 = 7,748.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,036.31x = 19,370.12 × 7,748.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,036.31x = 150,092,919.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,092,919.55/14,036.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,693.19

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