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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,056.44, 19,397.34 and 7,768.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,056.44, 19,397.34 and 7,768.68 is: 10,720.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,056.44 : 19,397.34 = 7,768.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,056.44/19,397.34 = 7,768.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,056.44x = 19,397.34 × 7,768.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,056.44x = 150,691,727.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,691,727.31/14,056.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,720.48

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