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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,079.54, 19,428.97 and 7,706.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,079.54, 19,428.97 and 7,706.12 is: 10,634.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,079.54 : 19,428.97 = 7,706.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,079.54/19,428.97 = 7,706.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,079.54x = 19,428.97 × 7,706.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,079.54x = 149,721,894.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,721,894.01/14,079.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,634.01

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