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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,045.74, 19,383.15 and 7,758.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,045.74, 19,383.15 and 7,758.14 is: 10,706.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,045.74 : 19,383.15 = 7,758.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,045.74/19,383.15 = 7,758.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,045.74x = 19,383.15 × 7,758.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,045.74x = 150,377,191.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,377,191.34/14,045.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,706.25

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