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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,079, 19,428.72 and 7,705.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,079, 19,428.72 and 7,705.59 is: 10,633.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,079 : 19,428.72 = 7,705.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,079/19,428.72 = 7,705.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,079x = 19,428.72 × 7,705.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,079x = 149,709,750.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,709,750.54/14,079
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,633.55

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