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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,046.23, 19,383.94 and 7,758.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,046.23, 19,383.94 and 7,758.60 is: 10,706.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,046.23 : 19,383.94 = 7,758.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,046.23/19,383.94 = 7,758.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,046.23x = 19,383.94 × 7,758.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,046.23x = 150,392,236.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,392,236.88/14,046.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,706.95

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