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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,039.28, 19,374.04 and 7,751.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,039.28, 19,374.04 and 7,751.52 is: 10,697.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,039.28 : 19,374.04 = 7,751.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,039.28/19,374.04 = 7,751.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,039.28x = 19,374.04 × 7,751.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,039.28x = 150,178,258.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,178,258.54/14,039.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,697.01

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