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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,042.62, 19,378.74 and 7,754.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,042.62, 19,378.74 and 7,754.96 is: 10,701.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,042.62 : 19,378.74 = 7,754.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,042.62/19,378.74 = 7,754.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,042.62x = 19,378.74 × 7,754.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,042.62x = 150,281,353.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,281,353.55/14,042.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,701.80

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