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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,061.89, 19,405.20 and 7,688.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,061.89, 19,405.20 and 7,688.51 is: 10,610.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,061.89 : 19,405.20 = 7,688.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,061.89/19,405.20 = 7,688.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,061.89x = 19,405.20 × 7,688.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,061.89x = 149,196,977.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,196,977.23/14,061.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,610.02

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