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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,036.42, 19,370.22 and 7,748.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,036.42, 19,370.22 and 7,748.75 is: 10,693.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,036.42 : 19,370.22 = 7,748.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,036.42/19,370.22 = 7,748.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,036.42x = 19,370.22 × 7,748.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,036.42x = 150,094,992.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,094,992.23/14,036.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,693.25

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