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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,088.76, 19,442.52 and 7,715.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,088.76, 19,442.52 and 7,715.77 is: 10,647.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,088.76 : 19,442.52 = 7,715.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,088.76/19,442.52 = 7,715.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,088.76x = 19,442.52 × 7,715.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,088.76x = 150,014,031.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,014,031.83/14,088.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,647.78

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