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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,043.60, 19,381.44 and 7,758

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,043.60, 19,381.44 and 7,758 is: 10,706.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,043.60 : 19,381.44 = 7,758 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,043.60/19,381.44 = 7,758/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,043.60x = 19,381.44 × 7,758
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,043.60x = 150,361,211.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,361,211.52/14,043.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,706.74

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