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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,046.63, 19,384.55 and 7,759

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,046.63, 19,384.55 and 7,759 is: 10,707.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,046.63 : 19,384.55 = 7,759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,046.63/19,384.55 = 7,759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,046.63x = 19,384.55 × 7,759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,046.63x = 150,404,723.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,404,723.45/14,046.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,707.53

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