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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,049.62, 19,389.48 and 7,761.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,049.62, 19,389.48 and 7,761.86 is: 10,711.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,049.62 : 19,389.48 = 7,761.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,049.62/19,389.48 = 7,761.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,049.62x = 19,389.48 × 7,761.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,049.62x = 150,498,429.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,498,429.23/14,049.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,711.92

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