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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,044.34, 19,381.22 and 7,756.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,044.34, 19,381.22 and 7,756.72 is: 10,704.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,044.34 : 19,381.22 = 7,756.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,044.34/19,381.22 = 7,756.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,044.34x = 19,381.22 × 7,756.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,044.34x = 150,334,696.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,334,696.80/14,044.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,704.29

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