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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,043, 19,379.08 and 7,755.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,043, 19,379.08 and 7,755.24 is: 10,702.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,043 : 19,379.08 = 7,755.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,043/19,379.08 = 7,755.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,043x = 19,379.08 × 7,755.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,043x = 150,289,416.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,289,416.38/14,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,702.09

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