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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,056.02, 19,396.35 and 7,768.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,056.02, 19,396.35 and 7,768.62 is: 10,720.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,056.02 : 19,396.35 = 7,768.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,056.02/19,396.35 = 7,768.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,056.02x = 19,396.35 × 7,768.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,056.02x = 150,682,872.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,682,872.54/14,056.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,720.17

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