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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,076.59, 19,425.42 and 7,788.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,076.59, 19,425.42 and 7,788.96 is: 10,748.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,076.59 : 19,425.42 = 7,788.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,076.59/19,425.42 = 7,788.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,076.59x = 19,425.42 × 7,788.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,076.59x = 151,303,819.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,303,819.36/14,076.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,748.62

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