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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,046.91, 19,384.37 and 7,759.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,046.91, 19,384.37 and 7,759.15 is: 10,707.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,046.91 : 19,384.37 = 7,759.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,046.91/19,384.37 = 7,759.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,046.91x = 19,384.37 × 7,759.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,046.91x = 150,406,195.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,406,195.69/14,046.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,707.42

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