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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.62, 19,377.39 and 7,753.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.62, 19,377.39 and 7,753.98 is: 10,700.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.62 : 19,377.39 = 7,753.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.62/19,377.39 = 7,753.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.62x = 19,377.39 × 7,753.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.62x = 150,251,894.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,251,894.51/14,041.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,700.47

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