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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,048.98, 19,388.37 and 7,761.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,048.98, 19,388.37 and 7,761.22 is: 10,710.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,048.98 : 19,388.37 = 7,761.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,048.98/19,388.37 = 7,761.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,048.98x = 19,388.37 × 7,761.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,048.98x = 150,477,405.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,477,405.01/14,048.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,710.91

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