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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,046.84, 19,384.38 and 7,759.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,046.84, 19,384.38 and 7,759.32 is: 10,707.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,046.84 : 19,384.38 = 7,759.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,046.84/19,384.38 = 7,759.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,046.84x = 19,384.38 × 7,759.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,046.84x = 150,409,607.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,409,607.42/14,046.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,707.72

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