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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,046.48, 19,384.92 and 7,758.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,046.48, 19,384.92 and 7,758.72 is: 10,707.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,046.48 : 19,384.92 = 7,758.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,046.48/19,384.92 = 7,758.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,046.48x = 19,384.92 × 7,758.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,046.48x = 150,402,166.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,402,166.50/14,046.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,707.46

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