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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,042.96, 19,379.40 and 7,755.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,042.96, 19,379.40 and 7,755.44 is: 10,702.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,042.96 : 19,379.40 = 7,755.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,042.96/19,379.40 = 7,755.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,042.96x = 19,379.40 × 7,755.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,042.96x = 150,295,773.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,295,773.94/14,042.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,702.57

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