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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,051.76, 19,391.42 and 7,764.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,051.76, 19,391.42 and 7,764.12 is: 10,714.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,051.76 : 19,391.42 = 7,764.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,051.76/19,391.42 = 7,764.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,051.76x = 19,391.42 × 7,764.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,051.76x = 150,557,311.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,557,311.85/14,051.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,714.48

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