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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,046.28, 19,383.78 and 7,758.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,046.28, 19,383.78 and 7,758.64 is: 10,706.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,046.28 : 19,383.78 = 7,758.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,046.28/19,383.78 = 7,758.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,046.28x = 19,383.78 × 7,758.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,046.28x = 150,391,770.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,391,770.86/14,046.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,706.88

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