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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,049, 19,387.62 and 7,761.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,049, 19,387.62 and 7,761.38 is: 10,710.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,049 : 19,387.62 = 7,761.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,049/19,387.62 = 7,761.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,049x = 19,387.62 × 7,761.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,049x = 150,474,589.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,474,589.18/14,049
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,710.70

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