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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,042.53, 19,379.91 and 7,756.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,042.53, 19,379.91 and 7,756.12 is: 10,704.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,042.53 : 19,379.91 = 7,756.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,042.53/19,379.91 = 7,756.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,042.53x = 19,379.91 × 7,756.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,042.53x = 150,312,917.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,312,917.23/14,042.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,704.12

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