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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,046.13, 19,383.78 and 7,672.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,046.13, 19,383.78 and 7,672.60 is: 10,588.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,046.13 : 19,383.78 = 7,672.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,046.13/19,383.78 = 7,672.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,046.13x = 19,383.78 × 7,672.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,046.13x = 148,723,990.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,723,990.43/14,046.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,588.25

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