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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,039.81, 19,374.95 and 7,752.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,039.81, 19,374.95 and 7,752.59 is: 10,698.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,039.81 : 19,374.95 = 7,752.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,039.81/19,374.95 = 7,752.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,039.81x = 19,374.95 × 7,752.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,039.81x = 150,206,053.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,206,053.29/14,039.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,698.58

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