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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,044.76, 19,381.50 and 7,757

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,044.76, 19,381.50 and 7,757 is: 10,704.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,044.76 : 19,381.50 = 7,757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,044.76/19,381.50 = 7,757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,044.76x = 19,381.50 × 7,757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,044.76x = 150,342,295.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,342,295.50/14,044.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,704.51

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