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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,051, 19,390.56 and 7,763.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,051, 19,390.56 and 7,763.96 is: 10,714.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,051 : 19,390.56 = 7,763.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,051/19,390.56 = 7,763.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,051x = 19,390.56 × 7,763.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,051x = 150,547,532.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,547,532.22/14,051
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,714.36

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