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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,042.34, 19,377.81 and 7,754.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,042.34, 19,377.81 and 7,754.58 is: 10,700.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,042.34 : 19,377.81 = 7,754.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,042.34/19,377.81 = 7,754.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,042.34x = 19,377.81 × 7,754.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,042.34x = 150,266,777.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,266,777.87/14,042.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,700.98

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