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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,079.96, 19,430.02 and 7,706.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,079.96, 19,430.02 and 7,706.52 is: 10,634.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,079.96 : 19,430.02 = 7,706.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,079.96/19,430.02 = 7,706.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,079.96x = 19,430.02 × 7,706.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,079.96x = 149,737,837.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,737,837.73/14,079.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,634.82

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