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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,049.56, 19,388.64 and 7,761.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,049.56, 19,388.64 and 7,761.80 is: 10,711.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,049.56 : 19,388.64 = 7,761.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,049.56/19,388.64 = 7,761.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,049.56x = 19,388.64 × 7,761.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,049.56x = 150,490,745.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,490,745.95/14,049.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,711.42

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