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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,038.08, 19,372.80 and 7,750.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,038.08, 19,372.80 and 7,750.08 is: 10,695.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,038.08 : 19,372.80 = 7,750.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,038.08/19,372.80 = 7,750.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,038.08x = 19,372.80 × 7,750.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,038.08x = 150,140,749.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,140,749.82/14,038.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,695.25

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