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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.59, 19,377.02 and 7,668.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.59, 19,377.02 and 7,668.35 is: 10,582.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.59 : 19,377.02 = 7,668.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.59/19,377.02 = 7,668.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.59x = 19,377.02 × 7,668.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.59x = 148,589,723.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,589,723.13/14,041.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,582.12

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