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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,040.81, 19,376.33 and 7,753.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,040.81, 19,376.33 and 7,753.59 is: 10,699.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,040.81 : 19,376.33 = 7,753.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,040.81/19,376.33 = 7,753.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,040.81x = 19,376.33 × 7,753.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,040.81x = 150,236,118.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,236,118.52/14,040.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,699.96

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