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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,038.61, 19,373.27 and 7,750.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,038.61, 19,373.27 and 7,750.98 is: 10,696.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,038.61 : 19,373.27 = 7,750.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,038.61/19,373.27 = 7,750.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,038.61x = 19,373.27 × 7,750.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,038.61x = 150,161,789.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,161,789.55/14,038.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,696.35

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