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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,041.80, 19,377.73 and 7,668.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,041.80, 19,377.73 and 7,668.45 is: 10,582.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,041.80 : 19,377.73 = 7,668.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,041.80/19,377.73 = 7,668.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,041.80x = 19,377.73 × 7,668.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,041.80x = 148,597,153.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,597,153.62/14,041.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,582.49

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