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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,050.23, 19,389.27 and 7,762.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,050.23, 19,389.27 and 7,762.59 is: 10,712.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,050.23 : 19,389.27 = 7,762.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,050.23/19,389.27 = 7,762.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,050.23x = 19,389.27 × 7,762.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,050.23x = 150,510,953.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,510,953.41/14,050.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,712.35

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