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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,042.34, 19,377.90 and 7,668.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,042.34, 19,377.90 and 7,668.72 is: 10,582.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,042.34 : 19,377.90 = 7,668.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,042.34/19,377.90 = 7,668.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,042.34x = 19,377.90 × 7,668.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,042.34x = 148,603,689.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,603,689.29/14,042.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,582.54

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