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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,046.88, 19,384.72 and 7,759.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,046.88, 19,384.72 and 7,759.28 is: 10,707.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,046.88 : 19,384.72 = 7,759.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,046.88/19,384.72 = 7,759.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,046.88x = 19,384.72 × 7,759.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,046.88x = 150,411,470.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,411,470.20/14,046.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,707.82

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