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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,039.72, 19,374.74 and 7,752.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,039.72, 19,374.74 and 7,752.08 is: 10,697.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,039.72 : 19,374.74 = 7,752.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,039.72/19,374.74 = 7,752.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,039.72x = 19,374.74 × 7,752.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,039.72x = 150,194,534.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,194,534.46/14,039.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,697.83

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