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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,042.84, 19,380.34 and 7,756.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,042.84, 19,380.34 and 7,756.44 is: 10,704.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,042.84 : 19,380.34 = 7,756.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,042.84/19,380.34 = 7,756.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,042.84x = 19,380.34 × 7,756.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,042.84x = 150,322,444.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,322,444.39/14,042.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,704.56

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