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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,046.54, 19,383.85 and 7,758.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,046.54, 19,383.85 and 7,758.78 is: 10,706.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,046.54 : 19,383.85 = 7,758.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,046.54/19,383.85 = 7,758.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,046.54x = 19,383.85 × 7,758.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,046.54x = 150,395,027.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,395,027.70/14,046.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,706.91

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