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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,072.76, 19,419.55 and 7,698.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,072.76, 19,419.55 and 7,698.15 is: 10,622.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,072.76 : 19,419.55 = 7,698.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,072.76/19,419.55 = 7,698.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,072.76x = 19,419.55 × 7,698.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,072.76x = 149,494,608.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,494,608.83/14,072.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,622.98

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