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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,052.78, 19,392.61 and 7,679.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,052.78, 19,392.61 and 7,679.23 is: 10,597.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,052.78 : 19,392.61 = 7,679.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,052.78/19,392.61 = 7,679.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,052.78x = 19,392.61 × 7,679.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,052.78x = 148,920,312.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,920,312.49/14,052.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,597.21

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