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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,049.51, 19,388.72 and 7,762.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,049.51, 19,388.72 and 7,762.29 is: 10,712.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,049.51 : 19,388.72 = 7,762.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,049.51/19,388.72 = 7,762.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,049.51x = 19,388.72 × 7,762.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,049.51x = 150,500,828.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,500,828.56/14,049.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,712.18

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